Lohouès-Kouacou MJ, Assi C, Nigué L, Biékré AR, Ouattara A, Koné S, Soro D, Allah-Kouadio E, Okon JBA, Diakité M, Doffou S, Camara BM. [Hepatitis B: cross-sectional study of knowledge and immunization among students at University of Cocody, Ivory Coast].
Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique 2013;
61:494-8. [PMID:
24042047 DOI:
10.1016/j.respe.2013.04.007]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
To evaluate knowledge about hepatitis B and vaccination coverage among students at Cocody's University, Ivory Coast.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A cross-sectional study was conducted during the academic year 2005-2006 (2557 students). Parameters were collected by interview using a survey chart. Factors influencing knowledge and vaccination against hepatitis B were analyzed by logistic regression.
RESULTS
The majority of students (n=1174, 69.4% [95% CI 68-71]) knew about hepatitis B. Only 17.5% and 26.1% of students respectively were aware of sexual and blood transmission. None of the students were aware of maternal-fetal transmission. Factors associated with knowledge of hepatitis B were enrollment in health sciences (Odds Ratio=24.19 [95% CI 8.65-76.63]) and having a scholarship (Odds Ratio=2.34 [95% CI 1.54-3.56]). Vaccination coverage against hepatitis B was low (Odds Ratio=3.7% [95% CI 3-4]). Factors associated with vaccination were: knowledge of hepatitis B (Odds Ratio=6.83 [95% CI 4.57-10.27]), enrollment in health sciences (Odds Ratio=3.59 [95% CI 2.60-4.96]), marriage (Odds Ratio=2.04 [95% CI 1.13-3.64]) and having a scholarship (Odds Ratio=1.60 [95% CI 1.09-2.35]).
CONCLUSION
Knowledge and vaccination coverage against hepatitis B among students at Cocody's University is low. Students should be given information about hepatitis B and access to free vaccination. Students enrolled in health sciences should be vaccinated before admission because of specific risks of contamination, for themselves and for their patients.
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