European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Aim: To determine the Knowledge, attitudes and practices of medical students
concerning hepatitis B and hepatitis C
Methods: A questionnaire-based research was carried out among medical students. The
questions focused on knowledge and attitudes of Hepatitis B and C infections. The
research included 100 MBBS students in total. To measure Knowledge, Attitude, and
Practices Regarding Hepatitis B and C, a pretested proforma incorporating a
questionnaire was employed.
Results: This questionare research included 100 MBBS students in total. Respondents
were knowledgeable with hepatitis B risk factors, including contaminated blood
transfusions (98 percent), needle sharing (97 percent), infected mother-to-child
transmission (88 percent), unsafe sexual intercourse (94 percent), and tattooing/piercing
(85 percent). Hepatitis B may be transferred by a needle stick injury, according to 87
percent of pupils. None of the pupils had ever been harmed by a needle poke. Only 35
pupils (35%) were aware of universal safety requirements. Respondents were aware of
Hepatitis C risk factors, such as contaminated blood transfusions. 88 percent were
aware of needle sharing, 81 percent were aware of sick mother to child transmission, 63
percent were aware of risky sexual contact, and 64 percent were aware of
tattooing/piercing.
Conclusion: The medical students' knowledge and attitude toward Hepatitis B and C
are adequate. To limit the spread of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, medical students must
be sensitised to the many features of the illness and vaccinated via an active health
education campaign.