Awareness and Vaccine Coverage of Hepatitis B among Cameroonian Medical Students
Joint Authors
Aroke, Desmond
Kadia, Benjamin Momo
Anutebeh, Ephesians Nkwetta
Belanquale, Cluade Asaba
Misori, Glory Masango
Awa, Alfred
Mbanga, Clarence M.
Ngek, Larry Tangie
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The endemic nature of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Sub-Saharan Africa is a significant public health problem that places health care providers (medical students inclusive) at increased risk of occupational exposure.
However vaccination against HBV is not systematic among medical students in Cameroon.
Thus, we sought to evaluate awareness and HBV vaccine coverage among medical students in Cameroon.
Methods.
Using semistructured questionnaire and a cross-sectional approach, medical students from 3 State Universities in Cameroon were evaluated for their knowledge, attitudes, and vaccination status against the HBV.
Data were collected over a 3-month period.
HBV vaccine status was defined as complete (3 doses), partial (1 and 2 doses), and unvaccinated.
Data were entered and analyzed using Epi-info 7.
Results.
There were 714 respondents among whom 186 (26.05%) had been vaccinated at least once against HBV.
Sixty-six (9.24%) were partially vaccinated and 120 (16.81%) completely vaccinated.
No student had done postvaccination serologic testing to confirm full immunisation.
Eighty-three percent (83.00%) of respondents had adequate knowledge on HBV infection and vaccine, while 90.00% had adequate knowledge on HBV transmission.
Most medical students had a positive attitude towards the HBV vaccine.
The most common negative attitudes were worries about the side effects and fears of being infected by the vaccine.
Conclusion.
Despite adequate knowledge on HBV infection and vaccination only about 1 in 6 medical students had completed the HBV vaccination series.
This highlights the need for better health policies aimed at increasing access and coverage of the HBV in at-risk populations like medical students.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aroke, Desmond& Kadia, Benjamin Momo& Anutebeh, Ephesians Nkwetta& Belanquale, Cluade Asaba& Misori, Glory Masango& Awa, Alfred…[et al.]. 2018. Awareness and Vaccine Coverage of Hepatitis B among Cameroonian Medical Students. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125994
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aroke, Desmond…[et al.]. Awareness and Vaccine Coverage of Hepatitis B among Cameroonian Medical Students. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125994
American Medical Association (AMA)
Aroke, Desmond& Kadia, Benjamin Momo& Anutebeh, Ephesians Nkwetta& Belanquale, Cluade Asaba& Misori, Glory Masango& Awa, Alfred…[et al.]. Awareness and Vaccine Coverage of Hepatitis B among Cameroonian Medical Students. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125994
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1125994