The level of immunity against hepatitis B virus among employees of a police unit
Background: Hepatitis B is the second leading cause of carcinogenesis after smoking. The purpose of this study was to determine the antibody titer against the hepatitis B virus among employees of a police unit. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 534 employees of a pol...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
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Iran Air Force Health Administration
2018-12-01
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| Series: | فصلنامه ابن سینا |
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| Online Access: | http://ebnesina.ajaums.ac.ir/article-1-652-en.pdf |
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| Summary: | Background: Hepatitis B is the second leading cause of carcinogenesis after smoking. The purpose of this study was to determine the antibody titer against the hepatitis B virus among employees of a police unit.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 534 employees of a police unit. HBS antibody was measured by ELISA in blood samples.
Results: The results of this study showed that 35.5% of the samples did not have the required level of immunity against the hepatitis B virus. Statistically, the level of safety was significant with age, work experience, and type of employment.
Conclusion: Considering that more than one thirds of the samples did not have the necessary safety to prevent hepatitis B infection; therefore, staff training about repercussions of such disease and the role of vaccination in preventing disease is necessary. |
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| ISSN: | 1735-9503 2645-4653 |