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ArticleJournal of research in pharmacy practice

A Survey on Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Students' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice about Hepatitis B Infection in a Private Medical University of Malaysia.

Dinesh Kumar Upadhyay, Yuvati Manirajan, Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Neeraj Paliwal, Sonam Pandey

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Dinesh Kumar UpadhyayUnit of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, AIMST University, Kedah, Malaysia.
Yuvati ManirajanFaculty of Pharmacy, AIMST University, Kedah, Malaysia.
Muhammad Zahid IqbalUnit of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, AIMST University, Kedah, Malaysia.
Neeraj PaliwalUnit of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, AIMST University, Kedah, Malaysia.
Sonam PandeyIndependent Researcher, Kedah, Malaysia.
AIMST University · MY

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of 3

methodsA cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted among 482 medical, dental, and pharmacy students of 3

findingsThe medical, dental, and pharmacy students had good knowledge and practice with positive attitude about HB infection. Mann-Whitney U-test determined a significant difference in knowledge (

conclusionAlthough students' knowledge and practice were good with positive attitude, all the students did not participate in health education program, screening, and vaccination of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection which makes them more vulnerable to occupational HBV infection. Hence, it is recommended to organize a regular health education program for the students on screening and vaccination against HBV to prevent its infection.

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AttitudehepatitisknowledgeMalaysiapharmacystudents

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PMID33489980
PMCPMC7808185
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