Viral Hepatitis B among Medical Technical Students in Mosul City/Iraq | ||||
| Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research | ||||
| Article 10, Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2024, Page 78-87 PDF (752.92 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/jbaar.2024.334737.1105 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Fahad Myasar Mohammed Taqi1; Mustafa Ismael Saadoon Ahmed Alishlash2; Noor Mahmood Sultan3; Ali M Saadi  4; Alaa Younis Mahdy Al-Hamadany5
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| 1Department of Community Health Techniques, Mosul Medical Technical Institute, Northern Technical University, Iraq | ||||
| 2Department of Clinical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq | ||||
| 3Center of Technical Research, Northern Technical University, Iraq | ||||
| 4Department of Medicinal Plant Technologies, Technical Agricultural College, Northern Technical University, Iraq | ||||
| 5Department of Anesthesia Techniques, Mosul Medical Technical Institute, Northern Technical University, Iraq | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Hepatitis B; knowledge assessment; medical students; public health; control of infection | ||||
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