Immunisation status of dental practice staff in Kent

Rhodes, Ann Marie; Aw, Tar-Ćhing; Allen, Caroline; Ridout, Martin S.

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2008.999

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“…The low adhesion to the vaccine program is not justified, considering that, in Brazil, vaccination is free of charge and released to health care students (19). These results resemble those pointed out by Sing A et al (2010) (19) and Acosta-Gió AE et al (2008) (20), but differ from other results (7, 9, 18, 21-23) in which the percentage of completion of the vaccination scheme varies from 73, 8% to 97%.…”

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Hepatitis B: Knowledge, Vaccine Situation and Seroconversion of Dentistry Students of a Public University

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BackgroundViral hepatitis B (VHB) is an occupational risk for dentists. It is necessary that dental students start clinical practice immunized with the vaccine, response monitored and informed about the means of transmission of the disease. Rarely, there are studies, which evaluate concomitantly knowledge of these academics and their vaccine situation.ObjectivesTo evaluate the knowledge about Hepatitis B, the vaccine situation and the immunization status of dental students and to investigate the probable correlation between the status of immunization, vaccination membership and adherence to the test of seroconversion and associated factors.Patients and Methods189 students from the dentistry course at the Federal University of Piaui (UFPI) who attended from the 3rd to 9th period were invited to participate in the research. Their knowledge about HBV, attitude regarding protection and their vaccine situation were assessed through a self-administered form. Antibodies against surface antigens of Hepatitis B virus (Anti-HBs) and against the antigens of the virus nucleous of Hepatitis B (Anti-HBc total) were measured qualitatively using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).ResultsOf the 179 students surveyed, 58.1% knew about the degree of virulence of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). As to the means of transmission, 98.3% considered blood transmission, 82.6% plates and cutlery, 15.6% cough and 12.3% vertical transmission. Most students (87.4%) knew that they should take 3 doses of the vaccine and 62.2% completed the immunization schedule. A minority of students (48.6%) knew the about the Anti-HBs test and 5.6% took the test. Among the students who reported having taken three doses of the vaccine, 12.5% were not seroconverted. There was no significant correlation between the variables.ConclusionsDental academics were unsure about the means of infection and prevention against HBV. Many of them had not completed the immunization scheme and did not have the test of seroconversion. The serological analysis revealed unprotection, even after students completed the vaccination schedule.

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Hepatitis B: Knowledge, Vaccine Situation and Seroconversion of Dentistry Students of a Public University

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“…The number of vaccinated dentists in the present study was also higher than that reported for correctional healthcare workers in three American states, in which only 64% of the 411 professionals interviewed reported having received all three doses of the vaccine [35]. On the other hand, vaccination coverage among English dentists is quite higher than that reported in the present study [22]. …”

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Concerns regarding hepatitis B vaccination and post-vaccination test among Brazilian dentists

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Abreu

Paiva

et al. 2010

Virol J

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BackgroundHepatitis B infection is the major cause of acute and chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide and has long been recognized as an occupational hazard among dentists. The aim of the present study was to examine factors associated to the self-reporting of hepatitis B vaccination and immunization status among dentists working in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was carried out with 1302 dentists in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. After signing a term of informed consent, the participants answered a structured questionnaire on their knowledge regarding their vaccination and immunization status against hepatitis B. Data on demographic, behavioural and occupational exposure aspects were also collected through questionnaires.ResultsThe results revealed that 73.8% of the dentists reported having received three doses of the vaccine. Multivariate analysis revealed that gender (p = 0.006), use of individual protective equipment (p = 0.021), history of blood transfusion (p = 0.024) and history of illicit drug use (p = 0.013) were independently associated with vaccination against hepatitis B. Only 14.8% had performed a post-vaccination test. The use of individual protective equipment (p = 0.038), dentists who asked patients about hepatitis during dental treatment (p < 0.001), a family history of hepatitis B (p = 0.003) and work experience (p < 0.05) were independently associated with the post-vaccination test.ConclusionsAlthough there were a large number of vaccinated dentists in Belo Horizonte, the percentage was less than what was expected, as Brazil offers the National Program of Viral Hepatitis Vaccination, which provides free hepatitis B vaccinations to all healthcare workers. Despite being part of a high risk group for contamination, most of the dentists did not know their immunization status.

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“…However, the percentage of vaccinated dentists was higher in Brazilian studies 7,[10][11][12][13][14][15] , similar to what was observed among Canadian dentists (90.6%) 16 , lower than that found among English dentists (97%) 17 and higher than those of Japanese (64.3%) 18 ; German (74%) 19 and Italian dentists (56.2%) 20 . In Brazil, when the results of studies from the 1990s 14 Different reasons for non-vaccination have been pointed out in studies and they were also present among dentists of Montes Claros 11,19,20 .…”

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Vacinação contra hepatite B e fatores associados entre cirurgiões-dentistas

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Guimarães

Pereira

et al. 2012

Rev. bras. epidemiol.

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Objective: We calculated the prevalence and studied the factors associated with hepatitis B vaccination. Reasons for non-vaccination among dentists were investigated. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, from 2007 to 2008, to assess hepatitis B vaccination among practicing dental surgeons. Variables were evaluated using a previously tested structured questionnaire. Data underwent descriptive analysis. Non-conditional logistic regression was used to determine the variables associated with hepatitis B vaccination (p < 0.05). Results: There were 333 subjects eligible for the study, 297 (89.2%) participated, and 283 answered the question about vaccination; of these, 258 (91.2%) completed the three-dose schedule vaccination and 25 (8.8%) were not vaccinated or did not complete the vaccination schedule. Lack of information (48%) was stated as the main reason for not being vaccinated. Variables associated with vaccination were: tobacco use (OR = 2.50; IC95% = 1.22-7.13), alcohol consumption (OR = 2.99; IC95% = 1.16-7.74), satisfaction with the profession (OR = 4.62; IC95% = 1.50-8.25) and knowledge on the post-exposure management protocol (OR = 4.28; IC95% = 1.63-9.26). Conclusions:We found a high prevalence of complete vaccination among dentists in Montes Claros. It is higher among professionals who do not use tobacco and alcohol, are more satisfied with their profession and know the protocol after occupational exposure. The study suggests that the lack of information is the main reason for not being vaccinated. As variáveis associadas com relato de vacinação, após ajuste para todas as outras, foram: consumo de tabaco (OR = 2,50; IC95% = 1,22-7,13), consumo de bebidas alcoólicas (OR = 2,99; IC95% = 1,16-7,74), satisfação com a profissão (OR = 4,62; IC95% = 1,50-8,25) e conhecimento sobre protocolo pós-exposição ocupacional (OR = 4,28; IC95% = 1,63-9,26). Conclusões: Verificou-se alta prevalência de vacinação completa, sendo maior entre os não fumantes, os que não consumiam bebidas alcoólicas, os mais satisfeitos com a profissão e os que conheciam um protocolo pós-exposição ocupacional. O estudo sugere que os comportamentos negligentes com a própria saúde se repetem. Há necessidade de campanhas educativas sobre a transmissão da hepatite B, contribuindo para o controle e erradicação dessa grave infecção.Palavras-chaves: Hepatite B. Vacinação. Saúde do trabalhador. Condutas na práti-ca dos dentistas. Doenças transmissíveis. Odontologia.

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Immunisation status of dental practice staff in Kent

Cited by 13 publications

References 9 publications

Hepatitis B: Knowledge, Vaccine Situation and Seroconversion of Dentistry Students of a Public University

Hepatitis B: Knowledge, Vaccine Situation and Seroconversion of Dentistry Students of a Public University

Concerns regarding hepatitis B vaccination and post-vaccination test among Brazilian dentists

Vacinação contra hepatite B e fatores associados entre cirurgiões-dentistas

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