Publication: Need for Hepatitis B Vaccination in Medical Students
Date
2023
Article Type
Medical Education
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
JNMA Print ISSN: 0028-2715; Online ISSN: 1815-672X
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 569 - 570
Publisher
Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
Abstract
Hepatitis B is a global acute and chronic life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. During cadaveric dissection, clinical rotations, and autopsy posting, medical students get exposed to patients’ blood and body fluids, which increases the risk of hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B can be prevented by vaccines that are safe, easily available, and effective, however many medical students are still unvaccinated. This results in the need for attention to prevent early exposure and provide vaccination at regular intervals during clinical training and professional practice.
Description
Niranjan Chapagain
Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal
Sanskriti Chapagain
Devdaha Medical College and Research Institute, Bhaluhi, Rupandehi, Nepal
Keywords
Autopsy, Health care workers, Hepatitis B vaccine, Medical students.
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8189