NSU Research Contributions
Title : Knowledge and Practice of Hepatitis B among Biological and Biomedical Sciences Students in a Public University of Bangladesh
Authors : Mohammad Morshad Alam, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Ahmed Hossain, Yamin Tauseef Jahangir, Sanjana Zaman, Gias Uddin Ahsan
| Journal Article Title: Mymensingh Medical Journal (Mymensingh Med J) | Volume Number: 28 | Publication Year : 2019 | Issue Number: 2 |
| Index: other (PubMed) | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: Mymensingh Medical College | |
| Pages : 10 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services Achieve universal health coverage Support R&D and universal access to medicines/vaccines |
| Impact statement: This cross-sectional study of 303 students in Bangladesh reveals a significant disconnect between medical knowledge and practical safety; while 70.3% of biological and biomedical sciences students have adequate knowledge of Hepatitis B, only 9.9% demonstrate good preventative practices. Alarmingly, despite their future roles in high-risk healthcare professions, only 23.14% of these students are fully vaccinated. The research identifies that while knowledge is associated with age and parental education, the overall lack of awareness regarding post-exposure prophylaxis and low screening rates remain critical barriers. These findings serve as a vital call for educational institutions to mandate Hepatitis B vaccination for students before clinical exposure and to integrate practical health education programs to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and life-saving clinical practices. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: Hepatitis B, Knowledge, Practice, NSTU, Biological and biomedical sciences students |