Knowledge and prevalence of viral hepatitis among beauticians

Villar, Lívia Melo; Paula, Vanessa Salete de; Almeida, Adílson José de; Ó, Kycia Maria Rodrigues do; Miguel, Juliana Custódio; Lampe, Elisabeth

doi:10.1002/jmv.23993

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“…This HCV prevalence was different from other studies among beauticians in Ghana (0.5%), 30 Brazil (0.8%), 10 Izmir, Turkey (0.9%), 29 Morocco (1.7%), 28 Teheran, Iran (2.0%), 25 Sivas, Turkey (2.8%), 37 and Pakistan (6.97%). 38 We may not have had a sufficient sample size to detect HCV infection in a low prevalence population, and we calculated our sample size based on estimating HBV prevalence, not HCV prevalence.…”

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confidence: 75%

“…Comparing HBV prevalence among beauticians in our study with studies among beauticians in other countries, our study population had a higher HBV prevalence than that from studies in Iran (1.1%), 25 Morocco (1.9%), 28 Turkey (2.2%), 29 and Brazil (0%), 10 but a lower prevalence than that from Ghana (14.5%).…”

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confidence: 37%

“…5,8 However, some studies reported that the prevalence of viral hepatitis infection among beauticians was similar to the general population, [12][13][14] and were not able to link being a beautician to an increased risk of acquiring viral hepatitis. [9][10][11] In Vietnam, several studies reported that the HBV prevalence in the general population based on positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) ranges from 8.8% to 20.5%, [12][13][14][15][16] indicating a considerable problem for the health system. Meanwhile, the HCV prevalence based on positive antibody against HCV (anti-HCV) among the general population ranges from 0.35% to 2.2%.…”

Section: Prevalence Of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Infectmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Infections among Beauticians in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam

Boonshuyar

Kositanont

et al. 2018

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Objective: To determine the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among beauticians and to identify occupational risk factors associated with the infections. Methods:The cross-sectional study of 247 randomly enrolled beauticians was conducted in Quy Nhon City, Viet Nam. Knowledge, perceptions, and practices towards occupational risk of HBV and HCV infections were evaluated using an anonymous questionnaire. Blood samples were tested for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and antibodies against HBV and HCV by chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. Viral genotyping by real time quantitative PCR was performed for those testing positives for HBsAg and anti-HCV antibodies.Results: The prevalence of HBV and HCV infections was 7.3% (18/247, 95% CI: 4.4-11.3) and 0%, respectively. Among HBsAg(+) subjects, 72.2% (13/18) were identified as being infected with HBV genotype B. Overall, 198/247 (80.2%) perceived that they are at risk of being infected by hepatitis through work. Nearly half of participants (43.3%) were not immune to HBV. Discussions:The prevalence of HBV and HCV infections among beauticians was comparable to the general population previously of Vietnam; no occupational risk factors associated with infections were found. This finding proposed that beauticians might not be a high-risk group for HBV and HCV infections. However, the study revealed a high proportion of persons susceptible to HBV infections suggesting that public health preventive strategies and vaccination targeting these professionals should be implemented.

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confidence: 75%

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confidence: 37%

Section: Prevalence Of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Infectmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Infections among Beauticians in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam

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“…Worldwide, 130-150 million individuals are chronically infected with HCV (WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, 2015). In Brazil, HCV prevalence is 1.38% among individuals living in all geographical regions and among certain groups, such as beauticians and military personnel is less than 1% (PEREIRA et al, 2013;VILLAR et al, 2014;VILLAR et al, 2015).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A cross sectional study regarding HCV patients’ knowledge about viral transmission and attitudes regarding toothbrush care

Garbín¹,

Souza²,

Moimaz³

et al. 2017

Biosci. J.

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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is transmitted mainly by parenteral route, although, some studies have pointed the potential of transmission by sharing infected instruments, like toothbrushes. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge about viral transmission among HCV infected individuals and attitudes regarding toothbrush care. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 112 HCV-infected individuals from Uberlandia City, Minas Gerais State (Southeast Brazil). Data were collected through a questionnaire containing demographic data and other questions (correct responses were given one point, incorrect and uncertain responses were given zero point) about knowledge of HCV transmission (6 items in total; scores lower than 4 points indicated poor knowledge level and scores equal or higher than 4 indicated good knowledge level); attitudes regarding toothbrush care (7 items; scores 0 to 3 indicated inadequate attitudes, and scores higher than 3 indicated adequate attitudes). The statistical analysis included Chi-square test, Exact Fisher's test and Maximum Likelihood Estimation (p < 0.05 was considered significant). Out of the 112 questionnaires distributed, 85 (response rate: 75.9%) were included. Most individuals were male (60%), Caucasian (69.4%), aged more than 51 years (51.7%), had attended pre-school (35.1%), and had incomes up to $525.2 per month (49.4%). Fifty four percent of individuals showed good Knowledge level of HCV transmission; 43.5% did not identify HCV transmission through toothbrushes and 80% did not believe in HCV transmission by saliva. A significant association were observed between Knowledge level of HCV and age (p= 0.020); and education level (p= 0.000). Forty-five HCV-infected individuals (64.70%) had adequate attitudes regarding toothbrushes care. Significant associations were observed between toothbrush care level and: age (p= 0.005); education level (p= 0.000); and family income (p= 0.038). HCV-infected individuals showed good knowledge level about main aspects of HCV infection and adequate attitudes regarding toothbrush care.

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“…In this context, anti-HBc reactivity has been reported to be 1.7% among health professionals, 5.9% among beauticians, and 12.8% among recyclable waste collectors. [5][6][7] Anti-HCV seroprevalence has a narrower range: 0.2% among children, 1.3% among crack users, and 1.4% among truck drivers. [8][9][10] Young men are group in whom it is very important to recognize risk behaviors associated with parenterally transmitted diseases.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%