Prevalence and Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Hepatitis B Virus Among Dental Students at the University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen

Nazeh Al-Abd; Wafa Al-Ayashi; Omar Bamagha; Abdullah Omar Al-faha; Bilal Saleh Al-yafei; Alida FadeL Abdullah; Aisha Abdulkareem Qasem; Rawan Adel Raweh; Abdullah Adel Al-bakri; Zain Ezadeen Albanna; Reem Abdelfatah Thabet; Heba Yousef Hasan; Haneen Hani Ali; Fatima Mohammed Ahmed; Mohammed SaLem Ba-hussein; Marwa Mohammed Alsabri; Esmail Zain Al-yafei; Layal Talal Saif; Shaima Mohsen Mohammed; Rasha Abdelfatah Thabet; Jihan Shawqy Saeed; Taif Taleb  Alahdal

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Prevalence and Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Hepatitis B Virus Among Dental Students at the University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen

Authors:

Nazeh Al-Abd | Wafa Al-Ayashi | Omar Bamagha | Abdullah Omar Al-faha | Bilal Saleh Al-yafei | Alida FadeL Abdullah | Aisha Abdulkareem Qasem | Rawan Adel Raweh | Abdullah Adel Al-bakri | Zain Ezadeen Albanna | Reem Abdelfatah Thabet | Heba Yousef Hasan | Haneen Hani Ali | Fatima Mohammed Ahmed | Mohammed SaLem Ba-hussein | Marwa Mohammed Alsabri | Esmail Zain Al-yafei | Layal Talal Saif | Shaima Mohsen Mohammed | Rasha Abdelfatah Thabet | Jihan Shawqy Saeed | Taif Taleb Alahdal

Publisher:

University of Science and Technology, Yemen

Journal:

Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences Vol.19 Issue 5, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001538936

pISSN:

2227-961X

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Abstract:

 Introduction: Infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) continues to be a serious global public health concern, impacting a substantial proportion of the worldwide population. This study investigates the prevalence of HBV and assesses knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among dental students at the University of Science and Technology (UST) in Aden, Yemen.
Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted among 186 dental students at the University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen. Blood samples were screened for HBV using ELISA, and a pre-tested questionnaire assessed KAP.
Results: A significant majority (89.2%) of participants reported awareness of HBV, indicating a baseline understanding of the infection. Knowledge levels were good (41%), moderate (41.9%), and poor (16.1%). Attitudes were almost positive (64.5%), while practices were poor (31.2%), moderate (54.8%), and good (14%). None of the 142 students who provided blood samples tested positive for HBV. 
Conclusion: This study reveals significant knowledge gaps among UST dental students regarding HBV. Despite recognizing the disease's severity, misconceptions persisted. Targeted educational interventions are needed to enhance HBV awareness among future healthcare professionals.

Article Details

Prevalence and Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Hepatitis B Virus Among Dental Students at the University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen

Publisher: University of Science and Technology, Yemen

Journal: Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences Vol.19 Issue 5, pp.0-0

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001538936

pISSN: 2227-961X

Knowledge

Attitude

Practice

Hepatitis B

Prevalence

Dental Students

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Publisher:

University of Science and Technology, Yemen

Journal:

Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences Vol.19 Issue 5, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001538936

pISSN:

2227-961X