Prevalence of blood-contact viral hepatitis among health care workers of hospitals in Saint Petersburg (epidemiological study)
https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2017-0-4-51-56
Abstract
Introduction. Viral hepatitis contact transmission in medical organizations is a potential threat to medical personnel while carrying out their professional activity.
The aim of the research. To study the prevalence of viral hepatitis among staff in in-patient settings in St. Petersburg takind into account hepatitis B vaccination coverage and frequency of blood-contact injuries.
Materials and methods. The study used data from 62 hospitals in St. Petersburg for the period from 2009 to 2016.
Results. Viral hepatitis B and C detection rates among medical staff in hospitals of St. Petersburg are provided. Main risks factors of contamination for health care professionals of various specialties are presented. Hepatitis B vaccination coverage in medical organizations has been analyzed.
Conclusions. High risk of viral hepatitis in medical staff results from frequent admission of patients with acute or chronic viral hepatitis to hospitals in St. Petersburg, a small infecting dose, the lack of specific prophylaxis against hepatitis C, potential injuries in the process of examination and treatment.
About the Authors
Maria Gennadyevna Daryina
Medical Information and Analytical Center;
Northwest State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD Med. Sci.; Associate Prof.
Shkapina Str., 30, St. Petersburg, 198095, Russia;
Kirochnaya Str., 4, St. Petersburg, 191015, Russia
Konstantin Nikolaevich Movchan
Medical Information and Analytical Center;
Northwest State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr. Med. Sci., Prof.
Shkapina Str., 30, St. Petersburg, 198095, Russia;
Kirochnaya Str., 4, St. Petersburg, 191015, Russia
Aleksey Valentinovich Khokhlov
Nikiforov Russian Center of Emergency and Radiation Medicine EMERCOM of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr. Med. Sci., Head of the Department
Academica Lebedeva Str., 4/2, St. Petersburg, 194044, Russia
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Daryina M.G., Movchan K.N., Khokhlov A.V. Prevalence of blood-contact viral hepatitis among health care workers of hospitals in Saint Petersburg (epidemiological study). Medicо-Biological and Socio-Psychological Problems of Safety in Emergency Situations. 2017;(4):51-56. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2017-0-4-51-56
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