Volume 1, Issue 1 (7-2015)
Tabari Biomed Stu Res J 2015, 1(1): 45-51 |
Back to browse issues page
Download citation:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
Moradi Golrokhi M, Haghshenas M R. Evaluation of the Awareness about Hepatitis B among Dental Students of Mazandaran University of MedicalEvaluation of the Awareness about Hepatitis B among Dental Students of Mazandaran University of Medical. Tabari Biomed Stu Res J 2015; 1 (1) :45-51
URL: http://tbsrj.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-3450-en.html
URL: http://tbsrj.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-3450-en.html
1- MSc. Student of Microbiology, Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
2- Department of Microbiology, Molecular & Cellular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
2- Department of Microbiology, Molecular & Cellular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Abstract:
Background & Objectives: Hepatitis B is a primary viral infection of the liver,
which could be transferred through saliva and blood. Hepatitis B is highly
transmissible therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the awareness about
this disease among dental students of Mazandaran University of Medical
Sciences in 2012-2013.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on all
dental students of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Data were
collected using questionnaires, and data analysis was performed using SPSS 15.
Results: This study was performed on 90 dental students (45 male and 45
female) admitted from 2008 to 2012. Approximately 90% of the students
stated a virus to be the hepatitis agent and 100% were aware that the liver
is the most involved organ in this disease. In addition, the majority of the
students cited the use of common syringe and toothbrush to be a cause of
hepatitis transmission, while 80% believed that the disease is transmitted
through dental waste. There was a significant correlation between the
semester of study (P=0.018) and the level of awareness accordingly, the
awareness of the students increased in higher semesters. However, no
significant relationship was observed between the awareness of male and
female students (P=0.929).
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, knowledge and attitudes of
students toward hepatitis B are within the moderate range. Since dental work
is a risk factor for the transmission of hepatitis B, it is recommended that
students be educated on the causes and prevention of this disease through
training courses.
Type of Study: Research (Original) |
Published: 2015/07/16 | ePublished: 2015/07/16
Published: 2015/07/16 | ePublished: 2015/07/16
Send email to the article author
| Rights and permissions | |
 |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. |
