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Viral Hepatitis B among Medical Technical Students in Mosul City/Iraq

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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With the high incidence and mortality rates associated with complications of viral hepatitis B, including cancer and cirrhosis, infection with this disease remains a health problem throughout the world. This study aims to assess the levels of knowledge regarding Hepatitis B among medical technical students at the Mosul Medical Technical Institute in Mosul City, Iraq. Utilizing a convenience sampling method, a total of 300 students aged 18-41 years participated in the study. A structured questionnaire, validated by a panel of experts, was employed to evaluate participants' knowledge about HBV transmission, symptoms, and preventive measures. The results indicated that 89% of students possessed acceptable knowledge about Hepatitis B, while 7% demonstrated good knowledge, and 4% had poor knowledge. Key findings revealed that the highest awareness was related to the necessity of conducting HBV tests before surgical procedures (79%) and the importance of vaccination (68%). However, knowledge regarding the avoidance of contaminated water was notably low (5%). The study underscores the critical need for enhanced educational interventions to improve awareness and understanding of Hepatitis B among future healthcare professionals, thereby contributing to better prevention and control of this infectious disease.

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10.21608/jbaar.2024.334737.1105

Keywords

hepatitis B, knowledge assessment, Medical students, public health, control of infection

Authors

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Fahad

Last Name

Taqi

MiddleName

Myasar Mohammed

Affiliation

Department of Community Health Techniques, Mosul Medical Technical Institute, Northern Technical University, Iraq

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Mustafa

Last Name

Alishlash

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Ismael Saadoon Ahmed

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Department of Clinical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq

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Noor

Last Name

Sultan

MiddleName

Mahmood

Affiliation

Center of Technical Research, Northern Technical University, Iraq

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Ali

Last Name

Saadi

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M

Affiliation

Department of Medicinal Plant Technologies, Technical Agricultural College, Northern Technical University, Iraq

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ali.mohammed@ntu.edu.iq

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Alaa

Last Name

Al-Hamadany

MiddleName

Younis Mahdy

Affiliation

Department of Anesthesia Techniques, Mosul Medical Technical Institute, Northern Technical University, Iraq

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alaa.mahdy156@ntu.edu.iq

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10

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6

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52228

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-10-08

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2024-12-01

Page Start

78

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87

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2356-9174

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2356-9182

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Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research

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Viral Hepatitis B among Medical Technical Students in Mosul City/Iraq

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25 Dec 2024