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Zenbaba D, Sahiledengle B, Yassin A, Beressa G, Desta F, Engida ZT, Nugusu F, Tufa T, Tekalegn Y, Dibaba D, Tasew A, Wordofa D, Assefa T, Feleke Z, Atlaw D, Mesfin T, Geleta EN. Barbers' compliance with biological hazard preventive measures and predictors in selected towns, Southeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e074495. [PMID: 37899168 PMCID: PMC10618978 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The barber's profession exposes their customers to several health risks. Negligence when using sharp instruments in barbershops can increase the risk of bloodborne infections, resulting in serious health problems for both the barber and the customer. Evidence for compliance with biological hazard preventive measures and predictors among barbers is critical and urgent. Thus, we aimed to assess compliance with biological hazard preventive measures and predictors among barbers in selected towns in Southeast Ethiopia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 633 randomly selected barbers from 1 March to 30 March 2022. A multistage sampling followed by a systematic sampling and simple random sampling methods were used to select barbershops and barbers, respectively. We used a pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire and an observational checklist to collect data. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors. An adjusted OR (AOR), along with a 95% CI and p<0.05, was used to estimate the strength of the association. RESULTS The good compliance level with biological hazard preventive measures was 47.10% (95% CI: 43.2%, 50.70%). Being married (AOR=3.04, 95% CI: 1.71, 8.56), aged from 25 to 34 years (AOR=2.75, 95% CI: 1.13, 8.06), served for ≤5 years (AOR=1.72, 95% CI: 1.24, 3.85), attending high school and above (AOR=4.32, 95% CI: 1.31, 12.73), being professional (AOR=6.34, 95% CI: 2.03, 11.36), having a positive attitude (AOR=2.95, 95% CI: 1.06, 8.22) and having good knowledge towards biological hazard preventive measures (AOR=3.14, 95% CI: 1.42, 9.25) were significant predictors of moderate and good compliance with biological hazard preventive measures. CONCLUSION The study's findings revealed that almost half of the barbers were in good compliance with biological hazard preventive measures. As a result, improving barbers' attitudes and knowledge through on-the-job training is indispensable.
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- Demisu Zenbaba
- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nurse, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nurse, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- School of Medicine, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medicine, Madda Walabu University, Bale-Goba, Ethiopia
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Awareness and risk factors associated with barbers in transmission of hepatitis B and C from Pakistani population: barber’s role in viral transmission. ASIAN BIOMED 2018. [DOI: 10.2478/abm-2010-0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background: In Pakistan, most patients with Hepatitis B and C have history of facial and armpit shaving from barbers. Objective: Evaluate the awareness and risk factors associated with barbers in transmission of Hepatitis B and C. Subjects and methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the twin capital cities of Pakistan between January and July 2009. Five hundred and eight barbershops were surveyed. Results: Out of 508 barber shops, 99.8% and 98.2% were washing their razor with water and water plus antiseptic solution, respectively, while 99.8% were using new blades. Only 39.6% knew that hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) were viral diseases, 26.6% knew that it can lead to cancer, 90.7% thought that hepatitis could be transferred by blade sharing, 47.8% knew that a vaccine for HBV was available, and 43.0% had education beyond the primary level. None of the barbers used a new or washed apron/towel on every customer. Conclusion: In Pakistan, a small number of barbers are shaving clients with an old style razor with a permanent blade. There is moderate awareness about the various modes of transmission of hepatitis among the barbers, and most of them don’t know about vaccination. A predominant number of them are considering interferon treatment as a vaccine for hepatitis B and C.
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Risk for hepatitis B and C virus transmission in nail salons and barbershops and state regulatory requirements to prevent such transmission in the United States. JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE 2016; 20:E20-30. [PMID: 25250760 DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000000042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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CONTEXT The potential for hepatitis B and C virus (HBV/HCV) transmission in nail salons and barbershops has been reported, but a systematic review has not been conducted. These businesses are regulated by state cosmetology or barbering boards, but adequacy of sanitary requirements has not been evaluated. OBJECTIVES To conduct literature review to assess risk for HBV/HCV transmission in nail salons and barbershops and to evaluate sanitary requirements in HBV/HCV prevention in these businesses in 50 states and District of Columbia. DESIGN Several search engines were used for literature search. Studies that quantified risks associated with manicuring, pedicuring, or barbering were included. State requirements for disinfection and sterilization were reviewed and evaluated. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE For literature review, odds ratios, 95% confidence intervals, and confounding adjustment were extracted and evaluated. For regulation review, requirements for disinfection or sterilization for multiuse items in nail salons and barbershops were assessed according to the US federal guidelines. RESULTS Forty-six studies were identified and 36 were included in this study. Overall, the results were not consistent on risk for HBV/HCV transmission in nail salons and barbershops. For sanitary requirements, disinfection with an Environmental Protection Agency-registered disinfectant is required in 39 states for nail salons and in 26 states for barbershops. Sterilization was described in 15 states for nail salons and in 11 states for barbershops, but the majority of these states listed it as an optional approach. Sanitary requirements are consistent in states where 1 board regulates both businesses but are substantially discrepant in states with separate boards. CONCLUSIONS Current literature cannot confirm or exclude the risk for HBV/HCV transmission in nail salons and barbershops. Existing sanitary requirements are adequate in the majority of states, but compliance is needed to prevent HBV/HCV transmission in these businesses.
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Gascoyne S, Hughes E, McCann E, Quinn C. The sexual health and relationship needs of people with severe mental illness. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2016; 23:338-43. [PMID: 27307265 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- S Gascoyne
- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, UK
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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Brook G, Bhagani S, Kulasegaram R, Torkington A, Mutimer D, Hodges E, Hesketh L, Farnworth S, Sullivan V, Gore C, Devitt E, Sullivan AK. United Kingdom National Guideline on the Management of the viral hepatitides A, B and C 2015. Int J STD AIDS 2016; 27:501-25. [PMID: 26745988 DOI: 10.1177/0956462415624250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2015] [Accepted: 12/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Gary Brook
- London North West Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Hughes E, Bassi S, Gilbody S, Bland M, Martin F. Prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in people with severe mental illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Psychiatry 2016; 3:40-48. [PMID: 26620388 PMCID: PMC4703902 DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(15)00357-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 167] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2014] [Revised: 07/17/2015] [Accepted: 07/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although people with serious mental illnesses have a high risk of contracting blood-borne viral infections, sexual health has largely been neglected by researchers and policy makers involved in mental health. Failure to address this shortcoming could increase morbidity and mortality as a result of undetected and untreated infection. We did a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of blood-borne viral infection in people with serious mental illness. METHOD We searched the Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and DARE for studies of the prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus in people with serious mental illness, published between Jan 1, 1980, and Jan 1, 2015. We group prevalence data by region and by virus and estimated pooled prevalence. We did a sensitivity analysis of the effect of study quality on prevalence. FINDINGS After removal of duplicates, we found 373 abstracts, 91 of which met our eligibility criteria. The prevalences of blood-borne viral infections in people with serious mental illness were higher than in the general population in places with low prevalence of blood-borne viruses, such as the USA and Europe, and on par with the general population in regions with high prevalence of blood-borne viruses (Africa for HIV and southeast Asia for hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus). Pooled prevalence of HIV in people with serious mental illness in the USA was 6·0% (95% CI 4·3-8·3). Sensitivity analysis showed that quality scores did not significantly affect prevalence. INTERPRETATION People with serious mental illness are at risk of blood-borne viral infections. However, because of methodological limitations of the studies the prevalence might be overestimated. Serious mental illness is unlikely to be a sole risk factor and risk of blood-borne viral infection is probably multifactorial and associated with low socioeconomic status, drug and alcohol misuse, ethnic origin, and sex. Health providers should routinely discuss sexual health and risks for blood-borne viruses (including risks related to drug misuse) with people who have serious mental illness, as well as offering testing and treatment for those at risk. FUNDING Wellcome Trust.
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- Elizabeth Hughes
- University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK; South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Wakefield, UK; University of York, York, UK.
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Moraes TC, Fiaccadori FS, Souza M, Almeida TNV, Cunha MDP, Castro ÍDA, Cardoso DDDDP. Hepatitis B virus infection among institutionalized mentally ill patients in Brazil. Braz J Infect Dis 2015; 19:643-7. [PMID: 26361836 PMCID: PMC9425346 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjid.2015.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2015] [Revised: 07/02/2015] [Accepted: 07/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objectives The main objective was to evaluate HBV infection and occult HBV infection (OBI) cases in mentally ill patients based on serological and molecular profiles. Material and methods Serum samples of 333 long-stay mentally ill patients were tested for the prevalence of HBV markers by serological (ELISA) and molecular (PCR) assays. The PCR products were sequenced to determine viral genotypes. Results It was observed a global prevalence of 12.9% (43/333) for HBV infection markers, considering HBsAg and/or anti-HBc positivity. Fourteen samples tested positive for anti-HBs alone. All samples positive (n = 57) for any HBV serological markers were tested for HBV-DNA and six were positive: HBsAg/anti-HBc (n = 1), anti-HBc/anti-HBs (n = 1), anti-HBs alone (n = 1), and anti-HBc alone (n = 3). The rate of OBI was 9.2% (5/54) from samples that were anti-HBc and/or anti-HBs positive. All sequenced samples were characterized as genotype A. Conclusion The high rate of HBV infections found in this study suggests the possibility of HBV transmission due to risk factors displayed by some patients, and highlights the importance of vaccination of susceptible patients and the staff of that institution.
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- Tatiane Cinquini Moraes
- Laboratório de Virologia Humana, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Virologia Humana, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Virologia Humana, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Virologia Humana, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Virologia Humana, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Virologia Humana, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Virologia Humana, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil.
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Mutocheluh M, Kwarteng K. Knowledge and occupational hazards of barbers in the transmission of hepatitis B and C was low in Kumasi, Ghana. Pan Afr Med J 2015; 20:260. [PMID: 26161183 PMCID: PMC4484403 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2015.20.260.4138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Accepted: 03/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Blood borne viral hepatitis transmission still ranges between 4-20% in many Ghanaian communities. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) also called liver cancer is reported as the leading cause of cancer mortality among males in Ghana. We studied the knowledge and risk factors associated with barbers' occupation in the transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). METHODS A randomized cross-sectional survey of 200 barbershops was conducted in Kumasi between January and August 2013. Barbershops, which operated continuously for more than 8 months, were selected for the study. Structured questionnaires were administered to the study participants. Data was entered and analysed in Microsoft Excel spread sheet and SPSS v12. The percentage value of each question was calculated. RESULTS All the barbers involved in this study used a new razor blade on every client and claimed to sterilize the hair trimmers after use on every client. The methods of sterilization; 46.5% of the barbers used the ultraviolet radiation sterilizer cabinet, 29% used 70% alcohol and 23% used antiseptic solutions. More than thirty-six percent (36.5%) and 5% of the barbers had heard of HBV and HCV respectively. Only 7% and none knew the route of transmission of HBV and HCV respectively, whereas 7% knew sharing razor blade or hair trimmer could transmit both HBV and HCV. More so, 2% knew HBV and HCV could cause cancer and 2% had received the HBV vaccine. The majority of barbers (63%) had education up to the junior secondary school level. None of the barbers used a new apron nor washed their hands after work on each client. CONCLUSION Awareness of barbers about HBV or HCV and job-related factors contributing to spread of infections was very poor among the vast majority of the barbers studied. Thus, giving training for the barbers is required toward prevention of blood- borne infections associated to their profession.
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- Mohamed Mutocheluh
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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Carmo RA, Campos LN, Melo APS, Guimarães MDC. Hepatitis C among patients with mental illness in Brazil: an analysis of associated factors. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2013; 35:129-33. [PMID: 23260338 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2012.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2012] [Revised: 11/09/2012] [Accepted: 11/09/2012] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective was to assess factors associated with previous exposure to hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among Brazilian adults in mental health centers. METHOD A cross-sectional national multicenter study of 2087 psychiatric patients randomly selected from 26 public mental health services was conducted between 2005 and 2007 in Brazil. An interview was conducted for obtaining sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral data. Psychiatric diagnoses were obtained from medical charts. Serology testing was conducted using anti-HCV. The magnitude of the associations was estimated by the prevalence rate ratio under Poisson distribution. Multivariate analysis for previous HCV exposure was carried out by weighted Poisson regression. RESULTS The weighted prevalence of previous HCV exposure was 2.53% (95% confidence interval: 2.22-2.83). Factors associated with previous exposure to HCV infection included male gender; age ≥ 40 years; history of sexually transmitted infections; current tobacco use; lifetime injecting drug use; exchange of money/drugs for sex; and main psychiatric diagnoses of psychoses and bipolar disorders, substance use disorders or dementia. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate a high prevalence of previous exposure to HCV in this population of Brazilian psychiatric patients. Most factors statistically associated with HCV were demographic or behavioral related, indicating a potential high-vulnerability profile. Screening for HCV in high-risk patients should be routine practices in these mental health services in Brazil.
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- Ricardo Andrade Carmo
- Infectious Diseases Reference Center CTR-DIP Orestes Diniz, Municipal Health Division/Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of barbers regarding hepatitis B and C viral infection in Sana'a city, Yemen. J Community Health 2013; 37:935-9. [PMID: 22198003 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-011-9535-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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There is strong evidence that razors, barber's scissors, nail files and body piercing instruments are risk factors for transmission of hepatitis B and C. to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding hepatitis B and C virus among barbers in Sana'a city. KAP study was conducted from July-September 2011. Two hundred and thirty four barbershops were surveyed. Out of 234 barber shops, 73.1% heard about viral hepatitis B and C. The awareness of modes of transmission of hepatitis and the different sources/risk factors were moderate, ranging from 51.6% who knew that hepatitis can be transmitted through sexual transmitted to 82.1% who knew that hepatitis can be transmitted through blood transfusion. 54.9% of barbers did not agree that it was essential to have periodic tests for HBV and HCV; however, 67.5%would themselves like to be tested for these infections. 32% washed their hands before attending each client, 59% cleaned instruments with disinfectant between clients, 96.1% washed razors with tap water before use on a new client, 92.6% also washed their razors with an antiseptic solution after every use, 87% used a new blade on new clients and 55% used disinfectants for skin cuts. In Yemen, a large number of barbers are shaving clients with an old style razor with a permanent blade. There is moderate awareness about the various modes of transmission of hepatitis among the barbers.
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Beyen TK, Tulu KT, Abdo AA, Tulu AS. Barbers' knowledge and practice about occupational biological hazards was low in Gondar town, North West Ethiopia. BMC Public Health 2012; 12:942. [PMID: 23116167 PMCID: PMC3538520 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 10/29/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several health hazards including communicable diseases and skin conditions are associated with Barbers' profession to which their visitors are exposed. Thus, knowledge and practice of Barbers would play a vital part in prevention and control of these health hazards. So, the aim of this study is to assess knowledge and practice, and associated factors among barbers about biological hazards associated with their profession in Gondar town, North West Ethiopia. METHODS To assess knowledge and practice, and associated factors among barbers about biological hazards associated with their profession in Gondar town, North West Ethiopia, A work place based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 28 to April 6, 2012. The total numbers of Barbers in the town were 960 of which 400 Barbers were participated in the study. Sample size was determined using the formula for single population proportion by considering, 51% proportion, knowledgeable Barbers from Jimma, Ethiopia, 95% level of confidence, 5% margin of error and 15% none response rate. The numbers of barbers included in the study were selected by using systematic random sampling. Data was collected by face to face interview using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire. Binary and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with knowledge and practice of barbers. RESULTS Of 400 barbers, only 72 (18%) had good knowledge about biological hazards associated to their profession, While only 61 (15.3%) were practicing safely during barbering. Knowledge of the barbers was associated significantly with educational level, owner of the business, working hour and work experience, while practice was associated only with availability of UV sterilizers in the room and working hour. CONCLUSION Barbers' practice and knowledge to prevent biological hazards associated with their profession is very poor. Thus, giving training for the Barbers is required toward prevention of biological hazards associated to their profession.
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- Teresa Kisi Beyen
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of public health, College Of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Waheed Y, Safi SZ, Qadri I. Role of Potash Alum in hepatitis C virus transmission at barber's shop. Virol J 2011; 8:211. [PMID: 21549016 PMCID: PMC3112445 DOI: 10.1186/1743-422x-8-211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2011] [Accepted: 05/09/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the main cause of severe liver disease, including hepatocellular carcinoma, cirrhosis and end stage liver disease. In Pakistan most of HCV positive patients have history of facial/armpit shaving from barbers. 79% of barbers are rubbing Potash Alum stone on facial shaving cuts. Dark blood spots are analyzed on Potash Alum stones being used at different barber shops. The aim of the study was to check the viability of hepatitis C virus on potash alum stone being used at barber shops. Blood samples from HCV positive patients were taken and treated with 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 molar concentrations of Potash Alum for different periods of time. Blood was centrifuged to isolate the serum; HCV RNA was extracted from serum and subjected to first strand synthesis and PCR. PCR fragments were confirmed by sequencing. PCR amplification was observed in all the samples, treated with different concentrations of Potash Alum, indicated that the virus remains alive on Potash Alum stone for a long period of time. Potash Alum being used by barbers on facial shaving cuts has definite role in HCV transmission in Pakistani population. Therefore use of Potash Alum stone should be banned on facial shaving cuts at barber shops.
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- Yasir Waheed
- NUST Center of Virology and Immunology, National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- NUST Center of Virology and Immunology, National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- NUST Center of Virology and Immunology, National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Brook G, Soriano V, Bergin C. European guideline for the management of hepatitis B and C virus infections, 2010. Int J STD AIDS 2010; 21:669-78. [DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2010.010234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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These are the guidelines on hepatitis B and C management for IUSTI/WHO in Europe, 2010. They describe the epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical features, treatment and prevention of hepatitis B and C with particular reference to sexual health clinical practice.
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- G Brook
- Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK
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- St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Gunewardene R, Lampe L, Ilchef R. Prevalence of hepatitis C in two inpatient psychiatry populations. Australas Psychiatry 2010; 18:330-4. [PMID: 20645899 DOI: 10.3109/10398561003763273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Psychiatric populations may be particularly at risk of hepatitis C (HCV), less likely to receive appropriate interventions and at greater risk of liver damage due to comorbid substance abuse. This study sought to determine the prevalence of HCV in two inpatient psychiatric populations of seriously mentally ill patients and the relationship to risk factor screening. METHOD Two inpatient units were chosen in similar socio-economic areas. Persons admitted to these wards over the course of the study were invited to participate and provided with pre-test counselling. Where informed consent was obtained, individuals were included in the study. It was planned to screen all consenting patients. However, funding was reduced for one site meaning that only patients with identified risk factors could be screened there. RESULTS Around 18% of psychiatric inpatients admitted to risk factors for HCV. The prevalence of HCV with screening of all consenting patients in unit A was 3.2%. With selective screening in unit B, 41.7% of those with identified risk factors tested positive. These results compare to the Australian community rate of approximately 1.1%. CONCLUSION Results are consistent with elevated rates of HCV in mentally ill populations elsewhere in the world, and provide support for selective screening.
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Khan G, Rizvi TA, Blair I, Adrian TE. Risk of blood-borne infections in barber shops. J Infect Public Health 2010; 3:88-9. [PMID: 20701897 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2010.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2009] [Revised: 03/07/2010] [Accepted: 03/12/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Rifai MA, Gleason OC, Sabouni D. Psychiatric care of the patient with hepatitis C: a review of the literature. PRIMARY CARE COMPANION TO THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY 2010; 12:PCC.09r00877. [PMID: 21494349 PMCID: PMC3067984 DOI: 10.4088/pcc.09r00877whi] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2009] [Accepted: 05/07/2010] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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CONTEXT Approximately 1.8% of the US population is chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The prevalence rates of psychiatric illness in patients with HCV infection are higher than those rates in the general US population, and the prevalence of HCV infection in patients with severe mental illness may be as high as 9 times that of the general US population. Primary care physicians and psychiatrists are on the forefront of identifying patients with psychiatric illness who are at risk for HCV infection and can screen for HCV infection. This review summarizes the psychiatric implications of HCV infection and strategies for the management of interferon alfa-induced neuropsychiatric adverse effects. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION English-language studies were identified by computerized searches using the term hepatitis C psychiatric between 1972 and 2009, and further references were obtained from bibliographies of the reviewed articles. Relevant references were reviewed by the authors and included the basis of significance and applicability to practicing psychiatrists and internists. RESULTS Since primary care physicians and psychiatrists are sometimes the only medical link for patients with psychiatric illness, they are expected to provide posttest counseling for their patients with HCV and psychiatric illness. The task of conducting a psychiatric and psychosocial pretreatment risk-benefit assessment to determine whether or not to treat HCV infection is increasingly delegated to primary care providers as well as psychiatrists. The use of interferon alfa-based therapies to eradicate HCV has been associated with frequent neuropsychiatric adverse effects (eg, affective, anxiety, cognitive, and psychotic symptoms) that compromise the management of HCV patients with and without a preexisting history of psychiatric illness. Primary care physicians and psychiatrists are frequently asked to assist in the management of these neuropsychiatric adverse effects and evaluate the risks and benefits of using prophylactic psychotropics. CONCLUSIONS Despite the clinical challenge that interferon alfa treatment for patients with comorbid HCV and psychiatric illness presents, recent research indicates that interferon alfa can be safely administered to HCV-infected patients with psychiatric disorders provided there is a comprehensive pretreatment assessment, a risk-benefit analysis, and intensive ongoing medical and psychiatric follow-up.
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- Muhamad Aly Rifai
- Department of Psychiatry, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Penn State College of Medicine, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Amodio E, Di Benedetto MA, Gennaro L, Maida CM, Romano N. Knowledge, attitudes and risk of HIV, HBV and HCV infections in hairdressers of Palermo city (South Italy). Eur J Public Health 2009; 20:433-7. [PMID: 19892853 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckp178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Emanuele Amodio
- Department of Sciences for Health Promotion G. D'Alessandro, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
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Russell M, Chen MJ, Nochajski TH, Testa M, Zimmerman SJ, Hughes PS. Risky sexual behavior, bleeding caused by intimate partner violence, and hepatitis C virus infection in patients of a sexually transmitted disease clinic. Am J Public Health 2009; 99 Suppl 1:S173-9. [PMID: 19218181 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2007.126383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We sought to investigate independent contributions of risky sexual behaviors and bleeding caused by intimate partner violence to prediction of HCV infection. METHODS We conducted a case-control study of risk factors among patients of a sexually transmitted disease clinic with and without HCV antibodies, group-matched by age. RESULTS Multivariate analyses indicated that Black race (odds ratio [OR] = 2.4; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.3, 4.4), injection drug use (OR = 20.3; 95% CI = 10.8, 37.8), sharing straws to snort drugs (OR = 1.8; 95% CI = 1.01, 3.0), sharing razors (OR = 7.8; 95% CI = 2.0, 31.0), and exposure to bleeding caused by intimate partner violence (OR = 5.5; 95% CI = 1.4, 22.8) contributed significantly to the prediction of HCV infection; risky sexual behavior and exposure to blood or sores during sexual intercourse did not. CONCLUSIONS HCV risk among patients of a sexually transmitted disease clinic can be explained by direct blood exposure, primarily through injection drug use. Exposure to bleeding caused by intimate partner violence may be a previously unrecognized mechanism for HCV transmission associated with risky sexual behavior.
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- Marcia Russell
- Pacific Institute for Research & Evaluation, Prevention Research Center, Berkeley, CA, USA
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Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States, with an estimated overall prevalence of 3.2 million persons (1.3%) and prevalence peaks between age 40 to 49 years (1). The worldwide prevalence of HCV infection is even higher at 2.0%, corresponding to 140 million persons (2). In terms of complications, cirrhosis due to HCV disease is the most frequent indication for liver transplantation in the United States (3), and the overall incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma, a complication of HCV cirrhosis, continues to increase at alarming rates. In an evaluation of population-based registries of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program in the United States, the overall age-adjusted incidence rates of hepatocellular carcinoma increased from 1.4 per 100 000 in 1975 to 1977 to 3.0 per 100 000 in 1996 to 1998 (4).
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Hepatitis B and C are public health problems. Psychiatric patients may be at risk of hepatitis B and C exposure due to lifestyle and inadequate health care. We aimed to determine prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus exposure and associated risk factors in acutely hospitalized psychiatric veterans. A total of 234 individuals consecutively admitted to the psychiatric wards at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Hospital were asked to participate. A total of 129 patients consented and were screened for viral hepatitis risk factors, hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B surface and core antibodies, and hepatitis C antibodies. About 31 and 38% of the patients had been exposed to hepatitis B and C viruses, respectively. Several risk factors were associated with exposure. Inpatient psychiatric veterans seem to have increased rates of hepatitis B and C exposure. This highlights the need for prevention of risk behavior in this vulnerable population.
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Seroprevalence of and Risk Factors Associated With Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Among Prisoners in Iran. INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE 2007. [DOI: 10.1097/ipc.0b013e318142ce16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lock G, Dirscherl M, Obermeier F, Gelbmann CM, Hellerbrand C, Knöll A, Schölmerich J, Jilg W. Hepatitis C - contamination of toothbrushes: myth or reality? J Viral Hepat 2006; 13:571-3. [PMID: 16907842 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2006.00735.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Chronic hepatitis C patients are advised not to share toothbrushes, razors, nail-scissors or other personal articles that potentially may have been in contact with blood, with others. This study examines the contamination of toothbrushes in patients with chronic hepatitis C as a model for a possible unconventional way of transmission. In 30 patients with chronic hepatitis C, 2 mL of saliva (before and after toothbrushing) and the toothbrush rinsing water after toothbrushing were tested for HCV-RNA. Saliva before and after toothbrushing was positive for HCV-RNA in nine (30%) and 11 patients (36.7%), respectively. Twelve of the toothbrush rinsing water specimens (40%) tested HCV-RNA-positive. In six of these 12 patients, the 'native' saliva had been negative for HCV-RNA. Patients with HCV-RNA-positive toothbrush rinsing water showed no significant differences from those with negative rinsing water with respect to certain clinical, biochemical and virological parameters. In conclusion, our study demonstrates a contamination with HCV-RNA of a considerable portion of toothbrushes used by hepatitis C patients, suggesting at least a theoretical risk of infection by sharing these objects and strengthening the recommendations to take care of a clear separation of these personal care objects between patients and their household members.
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- G Lock
- Albertinenkrankenhaus Hamburg, 2nd Medical Department, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
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Kuo I, ul-Hasan S, Galai N, Thomas DL, Zafar T, Ahmed MA, Strathdee SA. High HCV seroprevalence and HIV drug use risk behaviors among injection drug users in Pakistan. Harm Reduct J 2006; 3:26. [PMID: 16914042 PMCID: PMC1564387 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7517-3-26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2006] [Accepted: 08/16/2006] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Introduction HIV and HCV risk behaviors among injection drug users (IDUs) in two urban areas in Pakistan were identified. Methods From May to June 2003, 351 IDUs recruited in harm-reduction drop-in centers operated by a national non-governmental organization in Lahore (Punjab province) and Quetta (Balochistan province) completed an interviewer-administered survey and were tested for HIV and HCV. Multivariable logistic regression identified correlates of seropositivity, stratifying by site. All study participants provided written, informed consent. Results All but two were male; median age was 35 and <50% had any formal education. None were HIV-positive; HCV seroprevalence was 88%. HIV awareness was relatively high, but HCV awareness was low (19%). Injection behaviors and percutaneous exposures such as drawing blood into a syringe while injecting ('jerking'), longer duration of injection, and receiving a street barber shave were significantly associated with HCV seropositivity. Discussion Despite no HIV cases, overall HCV prevalence was very high, signaling the potential for a future HIV epidemic among IDUs across Pakistan. Programs to increase needle exchange, drug treatment and HIV and HCV awareness should be implemented immediately.
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- Irene Kuo
- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA
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- Nai Zindagi, Office No. 37-38, Top floor Beverly Center, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA
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- Nai Zindagi, Office No. 37-38, Top floor Beverly Center, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA
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- Division of International Health and Cross Cultural Medicine, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA
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Kermode M, Holmes W, Langkham B, Thomas MS, Gifford S. Safer injections, fewer infections: injection safety in rural north India. Trop Med Int Health 2005; 10:423-32. [PMID: 15860088 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2005.01421.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Unsafe injection practices result in a substantial burden of preventable blood-borne viral disease (BBV). The reasons are complex and include structural, economic and socio-cultural factors. OBJECTIVE To describe injection-related practices in two rural north Indian health settings including the contextual factor, highlight some of the challenges facing those endeavouring to translate injection safety policies into safe injection practice, and to identify appropriate intervention strategies. METHOD Qualitative data collection (participant observation and in-depth interviews) in two rural north Indian hospitals with affiliated community-based programmes over a 4-month period. A total of 130 h of observation took place in a range of clinical areas characterized by frequent use of needles and other sharps, and 40 healthcare workers were interviewed. Field notes and interview transcripts were thematically analysed. RESULTS Managers in these health settings were clearly endeavouring to promote injection safety by implementing the widespread use of disposable needles and syringes and attempting to address the difficult issue of safe healthcare waste management. However, some unsafe practices were still occurring: reuse of syringes (with and without sterilization) was relatively common, and use of multi-dose vials, blood sampling, sterilization and disinfection, and healthcare waste management were sub-optimal in some instances, placing both staff and patients at unnecessary risk of BBV infection. CONCLUSION Strategies for promoting injection safety are necessary if the risk of nosocomial transmission of BBV diseases via unsafe injection practices in rural north India is to be minimized.
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- Michelle Kermode
- Australian International Health Institute, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
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Castro Ferreiro M, Hermida Prieto M, Diz Dios P. [Sporadic transmission of hepatitis C in dental practice]. Med Clin (Barc) 2004; 123:271-5. [PMID: 15482736 DOI: 10.1016/s0025-7753(04)74485-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Percutaneous contact with contaminated blood is the principal mode of transmission of the hepatitis C virus (HCV). However, the diagnosis of infection in patients in whom no parenteral risk factor can be identified allows speculation on the existence of other routes of transmission. In the field of dentistry, the role of saliva has still not been defined as a potential vehicle for infection nor the role of dental treatment as a possible occult factor in the sporadic transmission of hepatitis C. HVC-RNA is detectable in the saliva of over 50% of patients with chronic hepatitis C. The infectivity of the HVC particles detected in the saliva has not been determined, though it may be deduced from epidemiological studies that their potential for transmission, if it exists, is extremely limited. There has been no documented case of HVC transmission in a dental clinic. Studies which propose a history of dental treatment as a risk factor for HVC infection have not achieved conclusive results. The age distribution of the prevalence of HVC could indicate that a risk of iatrogenic transmission existed in the past, before the systematic application of universal barriers. The transmission of HVC in dental clinics may be considered a very infrequent occurrence as long as the norms for the control of cross-infection are respected.
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- Miguel Castro Ferreiro
- Departamento de Estomatología, Facultad de Medicina y Odontología, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, España
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Nakamura Y, Koh M, Miyoshi E, Ida O, Morikawa M, Tokuyama A, Nagano T, Honda Y, Iida J, Yamamoto K, Minami N, Kasahara A, Hirai M, Hayashi N, Kishimoto T. High prevalence of the hepatitis C virus infection among the inpatients of schizophrenia and psychoactive substance abuse in Japan. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2004; 28:591-7. [PMID: 15093967 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2004.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/30/2004] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Prevalence of anti-HCV antibody in 1193 hospitalized patients (848 males and 345 females) in psychiatric department was investigated. Overall prevalence ratio was 9.1%, indicating significantly higher than that of healthy blood donors. In the classification of ICD-10, the prevalence of the inpatients diagnosed in schizophrenia group and psychoactive substance use group accounted for 6.2% and 13.8%, respectively. However, adequate reasons such as sanitary issues were not found to account for the high prevalence. Only the age of the patients could account for the high prevalence in the schizophrenic group. In the psychoactive substance abuse group, the sanitary issues might be a major cause of the very high prevalence of anti-HCV antibody, while other factors such as dysfunction of the immune system might be considered to account for it.
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- Yu Nakamura
- Department of Psychiatry, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijio-cho, Kashihara, Nara 634-8521, Japan.
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Salloum IM, Douaihy A, Ndimbie OK, Kirisci L. Concurrent Alcohol and Cocaine Dependence Impact on Physical Health Among PsychiatricPatients. J Addict Dis 2004; 23:71-81. [PMID: 15132343 DOI: 10.1300/j069v23n02_05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to examine the association between active, concomitant cocaine and alcohol dependence and the prevalence and patterns of comorbid physical disorders in a sample of substance abusing hospitalized psychiatric patients. Three groups of patients (concomitant cocaine and alcohol dependence (AD + CD) (N = 38), alcohol dependence (AD) only (N = 38), and cocaine dependence (CD) only (N = 25)) consecutively admitted to a psychiatric-substance abuse dual diagnosis unit were comparatively examined for the frequency of comorbid physical disorders diagnoses, including viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and on liver function tests and electrocardiographic abnormalities. The results indicated that the concomitant alcohol and cocaine dependence group had higher rates of multiple physical disorders and also of multiple hepatitis infections than either the alcohol-only or the cocaine-only groups.
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- Ihsan M Salloum
- Addiction Medicine Services, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, 3811 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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Goldsmith RJ, Mindrum G, Myaing M. Psychiatric Assessment of Patients With Hepatitis C Virus Before Initiating Interferon Treatment. Psychiatr Ann 2003. [DOI: 10.3928/0048-5713-20030601-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Fernández-Egea E, Gómez Gil E, Corbella Santomà B, Salamero Baró M, Blanch Andreu J, Valdés Miyar M. [Serological testing and prevalence of human immunodeficiency, hepatitis B and C viruses infections amongst acute psychiatric inpatients]. Med Clin (Barc) 2002; 119:690-2. [PMID: 12459106 DOI: 10.1016/s0025-7753(02)73543-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The request for serological tests for HIV, HBV and HCV is usual amongst acute psychiatric inpatients. Nevertheless, the seroprevalence and the repercussion of a positive result have been scarcely studied. PATIENTS AND METHOD Serological requests for these viruses were retrospectively analyzed in a sample of 332 psychiatric inpatients. RESULTS Serological tests were requested by 65.3% patients. The prevalence of any seropositivity was 7.3%: 1.4% were infected by HIV-I, 3.2% had been in contact with HBV but none had an active infection, and 5.1% were infected by HCV. The presence of a positive result did not change the psychiatric therapeutic approach in any case. CONCLUSIONS The low prevalence of seropositivity suggests that such tests should be performed selectively in patients who present risk factors or atypical psychiatric symptoms.
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Brook MG. European guideline for the management of hepatitis B and C virus infections. Int J STD AIDS 2001; 12 Suppl 3:48-57. [PMID: 11589797 DOI: 10.1258/0956462011923930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Sattar SA, Tetro J, Springthorpe VS, Giulivi A. Preventing the spread of hepatitis B and C viruses: where are germicides relevant? Am J Infect Control 2001; 29:187-97. [PMID: 11391281 DOI: 10.1067/mic.2001.114233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are the most prevalent bloodborne pathogens. Infections caused by these organisms can become chronic and may lead to liver cirrhosis and carcinoma. Limited chemotherapy is now available, but only HBV can be prevented through vaccination. Both viruses are enveloped and relatively sensitive to many physical and chemical agents; their ability to survive in the environment may not be as high as often believed. As a result, their spread occurs mainly through direct parenteral or percutaneous exposure to tainted body fluids and tissues. Careful screening of and avoiding contact with such materials remain the most effective means of protection. Nevertheless, the indirect spread of these viruses, although much less common, can occur when objects that are freshly contaminated with tainted blood enter the body or contact damaged skin. Germicidal chemicals are important in the prevention of HBV and HCV spread through shared injection devices, sharps used in personal services (such as tattooing and body piercing), and heat-sensitive medical/dental devices (such as flexible endoscopes) and in the cleanup of blood spills. Microbicides in vaginal gels may also interrupt their transmission. General-purpose environmental disinfection is unlikely to play a significant role in the prevention of the transmission of these viruses. Testing of low-level disinfectants and label claims for such products against HBV and HCV should be discouraged. Both viruses remain difficult to work with in the laboratory, but closely related animal viruses (such as the duck HBV) and the bovine viral diarrhea virus show considerable promise as surrogates for HBV and HCV, respectively. Although progress in the culturing of HBV and HCV is still underway, critical issues on virus survival and inactivation should be addressed with the use of these surrogates.
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- S A Sattar
- Centre for Research on Environmental Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Weber DJ, Rutala WA. The emerging nosocomial pathogens Cryptosporidium, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Helicobacter pylori, and hepatitis C: epidemiology, environmental survival, efficacy of disinfection, and control measures. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2001; 22:306-15. [PMID: 11428444 DOI: 10.1086/501907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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New and emerging infectious diseases pose a threat to public health and may be responsible for nosocomial outbreaks. Cryptosporidium parvum and Escherichia coli are gastrointestinal pathogens that have caused nosocomial infections via person-to-person transmission, environmental contamination, or contaminated water or food. Helicobacter pylori has been transmitted via inadequately disinfected endoscopes. Finally, hepatitis C may be acquired by healthcare personnel by percutaneous or mucous membrane exposure to blood or between patients by use of contaminated blood products or via environmental contamination. Rigorous adherence to Standard Precautions, Contact Precautions for patients with infectious diarrhea, disinfection of environmental surfaces, and appropriate disinfection of endoscopes are adequate to prevent nosocomial acquisition of these pathogens.
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- D J Weber
- Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 27599-7030, USA
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