Study on the prevalence of hepatitis B- surface antigen carrier status  in a district in Sri Lanka, and prevalence and  risk factors of hepatitis B infection among nursing personnel in the same dist.

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dc.contributor.author	Eswaraaratchige, P
dc.date.accessioned	2011-12-05T10:38:12Z
dc.date.available	2011-12-05T10:38:12Z
dc.date.issued	1993
dc.identifier.citation	MD (Community Medicine)	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/822
dc.description.abstract	Knowledge on hepatitis B infection was inadequate in 69.3 per cent of nursing officers. A significant proportion of nurses observed were not adhering to universal precautions when performing simple surgical invasive procedures on patients. The hand washing practices observed were poorer than reported by them. The findings justify an immunization programme against hepatitis B to be launched in the area for children and the nursing officers. This study also highlights the importance of an interventional programme to improve the nursing officers knowledge and practices with regard to hepatitis B infections
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.title	Study on the prevalence of hepatitis B- surface antigen carrier status in a district in Sri Lanka, and prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B infection among nursing personnel in the same dist.	en_US
dc.type	Research abstract	en_US
Appears in Collections:	Masters Theses - Postgraduate Institute of Medicine

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