|
The level of immunity against hepatitis B virus among employees of a police unit
|
Seyed Amin Mousavi Nezhad   , Hasan Reza Allipour abdoli , Hamid Mashhadi Aghaei |
| Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , abdole.0521@gmail.com |
|
|
Abstract: (2466 Views) |
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.
|
|
| Keywords: Hepatitis B, Immunity, Antibodies, Police Forces |
|
|
Full-Text [PDF 550 kb]
(1271 Downloads)
|
Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2018/03/14 | Accepted: 2019/01/6 | Published: 2019/01/6
|
|
|
|
|
|
