Prevalence and correlates of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis knowledge among intrapartum patients and health care providers in Kabul, Afghanistan

Todd, Catherine S.; Ahmadzai, Malalay; Atiqzai, Faridullah; Smith, Jeffrey M.; Miller, Suellen; Azfar, Pashtoon; Siddiqui, Hadia; Ghazanfar, Sayed Alef Shah; Strathdee, Steffanie A.

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Section: High Risk Groups and Risk Behaviourmentioning

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“…The basic knowledge of universal precaution was insufficient across all investigated hospitals and cadres in Kabul [ 17 , 33 ]. 72.1% of obstetric patients and 91.1% of HCWs were aware of HBV while correct transmission knowledge of HBV was found in 1.9% for patients and 33.9% for HCWs in Afghanistan [ 33 ]. In a survey in Kabul, obstetric care providers underutilize testing of sexually transmitted infections for antenatal patients in Afghanistan, due to presumed rarity of infections and due to logistical and cultural barriers [ 34 ].…”

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Share of afghanistan populace in hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection's pool: is it worthwhile?

Khan

Attaullah

2011

Virol J

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There is a notable dearth of data about Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus(HCV) prevalence in Afghanistan. Awareness program and research capacity in the field of hepatitis are very limited in Afghanistan. Number of vulnerabilities and patterns of risk behaviors signal the need to take action now.Thirty one studies dating from October 2003 to 2011 were included, consisting the data of 1,32,981 individuals for HBV and 1,32,500 individuals for HCV. Percentage prevalence was 1.9% for HBV and 1.1% for HCV in all available Afghanistan population. Most at risk population to hepatitis include injecting drug users who share needles and female sex workers, while truck drivers, prisoners and homosexual men needs attention, as their statistical figure are missing. Data suggests that high incidence of intravenous drug use, sexual activities, unsafe blood transfusion procedures and mobility are major risk factors for hepatitis transmission.This review is based on analysis of the limited available data in Afghanistan. Although there are many underlying vulnerability factors, it appears that Afghanistan remains at an early epidemic phase. Further research is required to determine the seroprevalence and prevalent genotype(s) of HBV and HCV in all provinces in Afghanistan. This article provides some key insights into the potential and likely future transmission dynamics of Hepatitis which will serve as a guide in the identification of priority areas in term of high risk groups and risk behaviours in the country and will assist to develop urgent strategic plans to combat the future burden of Hepatitis in Afghanistan.

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Section: High Risk Groups and Risk Behaviourmentioning

confidence: 99%

Share of afghanistan populace in hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection's pool: is it worthwhile?

Khan

Attaullah

2011

Virol J

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“…[13][14][15] While a small number of syphilis knowledge surveys have previously been developed, many have been limited in scope, as either secondary to HIV knowledge questionnaires or part of a broader STI survey, or otherwise focused on at-risk individuals rather than providers. [16][17][18][19][20][21] Work that more closely mirrors our own has been performed in Brazil with respect to maternal and congenital syphilis by Dos Santos et al 22,23 The two 2015 studies targeted obstetricians/nurses and pediatricians, respectively, in municipal maternity hospitals in Brazil in an area with a high incidence of congenital syphilis. The studies used guidance from the Brazilian Ministry of Health to develop a survey assessing knowledge of testing and compliance with management guidelines, though it is notable that some of the items were specific to practice guidelines such as recording of data or providing post-test counseling.…”

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A survey of syphilis knowledge among medical providers and students in Rhode Island

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Background: In the United States, syphilis cases have increased dramatically over the last decade. Recognition and timely diagnosis by medical providers are essential to treating syphilis and preventing further transmission. Methods: From 2016 to 2017, a cross-sectional survey was performed among medical students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians in Rhode Island. Topics included demographics, level of medical training, experience diagnosing and treating syphilis, and familiarity with the reverse testing algorithm. Participants were asked 25 true/false questions to assess basic knowledge of syphilis, which covered five domains: epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Univariate and bivariate analyses were performed to determine knowledge levels across provider characteristics. Significance was defined as p < 0.05. Results: Of the 231 participants, 45% were medical students, 34% were residents or fellows, 11% were medicine attendings (non-infectious diseases), and 10% were infectious diseases attendings. The overall mean score was 9.79 (out of 25; range = 0–23, p ⩽ 0.001). Mean scores differed significantly ( p < 0.001) across groups, including 7.68 for students (range = 0–16), 10.61 for residents/fellows (range = 3–17), 10.41 for non-infectious diseases attendings (range = 4–18), and 16.38 for infectious diseases attendings (range = 6–23). Familiarity with the reverse sequence algorithm was low with only 22% having heard of it. Infectious diseases attendings were significantly more knowledgeable compared to other groups. Overall and across domains, infectious diseases attendings had significantly higher scores except when compared to non-infectious diseases attendings in the epidemiology domain and residents/fellows in the transmission domain. Conclusion: Overall syphilis knowledge among non-infectious diseases medical providers was low. Improved education and clinical training are needed to promote early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention efforts.

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“…Bayi (Nguyen et al, 2021;Visser et al, 2019;Woodring et al, 2019;Zhang et al, 2019). Walaupun demikian pada beberapa negara lain seperti Afganistan dan wilayah Afrika sub-Sahara menunjukkan progress yang sebaliknya bahwa program Triple Elimination berjalan lambat akibat kurangnya kebijakan, strategi, dan sumber daya untuk mendukung penerapan intervensi pencegahan dan pengobatan, pengetahuan yang benar dan komprehensif pada tiga penyakit ini (Cohn et al, 2021;Todd et al, 2009). Evaluasi program triple eliminasi yang telah berjalan di Indonesia mendapatkan hasil yang sangat bervariatif dengan faktor internal dan ekternal yang berkontribusi pada keberhasilan program ini (Fatimah et al, 2020;Octaviana et al, 2021;Petralina, 2020;Puspasari, 2019;Verasita et al, 2020).…”

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Pencapaian Triple Eliminasi Pada Ibu Hamil Di Wilayah Puskesmas Banjar

Krishanty¹,

dewi²,

Lutfiana³

2022

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Indonesia has a prevalence rate of these three diseases reaching 0.39% for HIV, 1.7% for Syphilis and 2.5% for Hepatitis B. With the large population of Indonesia, this figure is still included in the high number so more attention is needed to overcome it. This study aims to see the implementation of triple elimination in pregnant women. Research is a descriptive quantitative research with a cohort study and a retrospective approach. This descriptive research was used to examine the incidence of pregnancy at risk at the Banjar I Health Center by utilizing the maternal cohort register in the last 1 (one) year. The results showed that all pregnant women had non-reactive results in cases of STIs, HIV and Syphilis (425) 100%. Gestational characteristics in pregnant women with low risk, healthy reproductive age of 88.34% (303), distance less than 2 years 55.10% (189) with an average age of 38.9 weeks while the high risk group with unhealthy reproductive age of 68.29% (56), distance of more than 2 years 80.49% (66) with an average gestational age of 39.02 weeks. ANC visits in the irregular category with criteria of more than 30 days i.e. on visits 1 to 2 (293: 68.94%), Visits 2 to 3 (294: 69.18%), visits 3 to 4 (287: 67.53%), visits 4 to 5 (253: 59.53%). The results of this study can be used as input for midwives in order to provide the right IEC and carry out early detection related to HIV disease. Syphilis dna Hepatitis B in every pregnancy .

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Prevalence and correlates of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis knowledge among intrapartum patients and health care providers in Kabul, Afghanistan

Cited by 9 publications

References 15 publications

Share of afghanistan populace in hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection's pool: is it worthwhile?

Share of afghanistan populace in hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection's pool: is it worthwhile?

A survey of syphilis knowledge among medical providers and students in Rhode Island

Pencapaian Triple Eliminasi Pada Ibu Hamil Di Wilayah Puskesmas Banjar

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