Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8731
ISSN: 2329-8731
Rahsan Ince E
Turkey
Research Article
HBV Serological Profiles and Vaccination Status among Healthcare Workers in Istanbul, Turkey
Author(s): Karaosmanoglu HK, Aydin OA, Rahsan Ince E, Emirhan Isık M and Kok MKaraosmanoglu HK, Aydin OA, Rahsan Ince E, Emirhan Isık M and Kok M
Introduction: The aim of this study is to determine the hepatitis B serological profiles, vaccination status, and prevalence of needlestick injuries (NSI) among HCWs in a tertiary hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.
Methodology: This study was conducted from February to March 2013 in Haseki Hospital. The study undertook randomly 333 volunteer HCWs working in different departments of the hospital with more than 6 months of job experience. A structured questionnaire was used to collect individual demographic parameters, history of occupational exposures and HBV vaccination coverage status. Blood samples of participating HCWs were collected for HBV profiling.
Results: Among the volunteer 333 subjects, 101 (69.7%) were male. Their age ranged between 19 and 62 years (mean 35.9 years) and the duration of their employment betwe.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-8731.1000122