학술논문
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of barbers about hepatitis B and C transmission in Hyderabad, Pakistan/Connaissances, attitudes et pratiques des barbiers concernant la transmission de l'hepatite B et C a Hyderabad (Pakistan)
Document Type
Survey
Author
Source
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. Oct, 2010, Vol. 16 Issue 10, p1079, 6 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1020-3397
Abstract
Hepatitis B and C virus (HBV/HCV) infections are serious global health problems. Shaving by barbers has been identified as the key risk factor for spread of HBV. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of barbers in Hyderabad city, Pakistan in 2007 to establish their knowledge and attitudes to the risk of HBV and HCV transmission and their working patterns. Observations showed that 96.2% washed razors with antiseptic after each client and 95.7% used a new blade with new clients. However, knowledge about the diseases and modes of transmission were poor and only 36.6% knew that hepatitis can be transmitted via shaving instruments. Only 3.2% of 186 barbers were vaccinated against HBV. Strategies are needed for raising awareness and regulations of barbers' practices. Les infections par les virus de l'hepatite B et C constituent de graves problemes de sante dans le monde. Le rasage par les barbiers a ete identifie comme etant le principal facteur de risque de propagation du virus de l'hepatite B. Nous avons effectue une etude transversale aupres des barbiers de la ville d'Hyderabad (Pakistan) en 2007 afin d'identifier leurs connaissances et leurs attitudes dans le domaine du risque de transmission des virus de l'hepatite B et C ainsi que leurs methodes de travail. Les observations ont revele que 96,2 % d'entre eux lavaient les rasoirs avec un antiseptique apres chaque client et qu'ils etaient 95,7 % a utiliser une lame neuve pour chaque client. Mais leur connaissance de ces maladies et de leur mode de transmission etait faible et seuls 36,6 % d'entre eux savaient que l'hepatite pouvait se transmettre par des instruments de rasage. Seuls 3,2 % des 186 barbiers etaient vaccines contre le virus de l'hepatite B. Des strategies de sensibilisation aux pratiques des barbiers et de reglementation de ces dernieres sont necessaires.
Introduction Globally over 2 billion people have been infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) [1] and an estimated 170 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) [1,2]. [...]
Introduction Globally over 2 billion people have been infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) [1] and an estimated 170 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) [1,2]. [...]