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ArticleHepatitis monthly2016

Analysis of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Seromarkers Among Barbers in Tehran.

Tahereh Khairkhah, Ayat Shamsa, Azam Roohi, Jalal Khoshnoodi, Vand Fatemeh Rajabpour, Mina Tabrizi, Saeed Zarei, Forough Golsaz-Shirazi, Fazel Shokri

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Tahereh KhairkhahEast Health Center, Deputy of Health Affairs, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Ayat ShamsaFaculty of Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IR Iran.
Azam RoohiDepartment of Immunology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran; Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Jalal KhoshnoodiDepartment of Immunology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Vand Fatemeh RajabpourDepartment of Medical Genetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Mina TabriziDepartment of Medical Genetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Saeed ZareiMonoclonal Antibody Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IR Iran.
Forough Golsaz-ShiraziDepartment of Immunology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Fazel ShokriDepartment of Immunology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran; Monoclonal Antibody Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IR Iran.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences · IRIslamic Azad University, Tehran · IRShahid Beheshti University · IRShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are major health problem in the world. Hairdressers (barbers) are in continuous contact with scissors and blades, and are considered a high-risk group for these infections.

objectivesThe aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of hepatitis B and C infections in barbers in Tehran and to evaluate their attitudes and knowledge about the occupational risk of these infections.

methodsSix hundred eleven barbers were included in this study. A group of 556 bakers were also selected from the same regions, as a low-risk control group. Serum levels of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), HBsAg-specific antibody (HBsAb), hepatitis B core antigen-specific antibody (HBcAb), and hepatitis C virus-specific (anti-HCV) antibody markers were measured with the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Participants were interviewed using a questionnaire consisting of four sections: demographic information, awareness, behavior, and personal attitudes.

resultsThere were no significant differences in the frequency of HBsAg between the two groups. However, the frequency of HCV Ab in barbers was significantly higher than that in bakers (P < 0.005). In addition, the frequency of HBsAb marker in barbers was significantly correlated with increased awareness (P < 0.05) and number of tattoos (P < 0.001). HBcAb marker was significantly correlated with age (P < 0.001) and duration of professional career (P < 0.005). With age, barbers' attitudes improved significantly (P < 0.05).

conclusionsBeing a barber alone is not a potential risk factor for HBV infection, while HCV infection is still an occupational health hazards for barbers. We suggest more extensive case-control studies with regard to rates of hepatitis B and C markers among barbers in other Iranian cities to assess the incidence of hepatitis B and C infections among this population.

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BarbersHepatitis B AntigenHepatitis B InfectionHepatitis C AntibodyHepatitis C Infection

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