RISK BEHAVIORS, OCCUPATIONAL RISK AND SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS B AND A INFECTIONS AMONG PUBLIC CLEANSING WORKERS OF BANGKOK METROPOLIS

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LUKSAMIJARULKUL P.; SUJIRARAT D.; CHARUPOONPHOL P.

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Journal: Hepatitis Monthly Year:2008 | Volume:8 | Issue:1 Page(s): 35-40

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RISK BEHAVIORS, OCCUPATIONAL RISK AND SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS B AND A INFECTIONS AMONG PUBLIC CLEANSING WORKERS OF BANGKOK METROPOLIS

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LUKSAMIJARULKUL P. | SUJIRARAT D. | CHARUPOONPHOL P. | Issue Writer Certificate

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HEPATITIS B

HEPATITIS A

RISK BEHAVIORS

OCCUPATIONAL RISK

PUBLIC CLEANSING WORKERS

Abstract

Background and Aims: PUBLIC CLEANSING WORKERS, especially public garbage collectors are probably at risk for HEPATITIS B virus (HBV) and/or HEPATITIS A virus (HAV) infections. This study was designed to assess risky behaviors, OCCUPATIONAL RISK and seroprevalence of HBV and HAV infections in this group. Methods: 354 PUBLIC CLEANSING WORKERS of Bangkok Metropolis (185 cleaners and 169 garbage collectors) were randomly selected by multi-stage sampling. The subjects were interviewed and their blood specimens were collected to investigate HBV seromarkers (HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HBc) and anti-HAV by voluntary participation. Results: Out of 354 workers, 22.6% had tattoos, 15.8% had a history of regular alcohol consumption, and 6.8% had a history of extramarital sex without using condoms in a previous year. Public garbage collectors had relatively higher percentage than public cleaners. Also, public garbage collectors had significantly higher percentage of OCCUPATIONAL RISKs including a history of contact with blood, a history of contact with used condom, syringe or needle, and a history of needle stick or sharp puncture than public cleaners (P= 0.0018, 0.0067 & 0.0012, respectively). Results from blood screening revealed 49.4% of HBV seropositivity, 5.9% of HBsAg, 37.3% of anti-HBs, 6.2% of anti-HBc only, and 85% of anti-HAV antibody. Public garbage collectors had significantly higher HBV seropositivity than public cleaners (P=0.0058), while there was no statistical significance in anti-HAV positivity between groups. Risk factors for HBV seropositiveness after multivariate analysis were occupation (adjusted OR=1.76, P=0.0027), a history of contact with used condom, syringe or needle (adjusted OR=3.02, P<0.0001), and a history of needle stick or sharp puncture (adjusted OR=4.21, P<0.0001). Conclusions: This study supported PUBLIC CLEANSING WORKERS; especially public garbage collectors were at risk for HBV and/or HAV infections. The risk reduction programs including a 100% condom use, life skills education, hygienic practice, use of safer equipment for collecting garbage, and HBV vaccination should be provided for this group.

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LUKSAMIJARULKUL, P., SUJIRARAT, D., & CHARUPOONPHOL, P.. (2008). RISK BEHAVIORS, OCCUPATIONAL RISK AND SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS B AND A INFECTIONS AMONG PUBLIC CLEANSING WORKERS OF BANGKOK METROPOLIS. HEPATITIS MONTHLY, 8(1), 35-40. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/306161/en

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LUKSAMIJARULKUL P., SUJIRARAT D., CHARUPOONPHOL P.. RISK BEHAVIORS, OCCUPATIONAL RISK AND SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS B AND A INFECTIONS AMONG PUBLIC CLEANSING WORKERS OF BANGKOK METROPOLIS. HEPATITIS MONTHLY[Internet]. 2008;8(1):35-40. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/306161/en

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P. LUKSAMIJARULKUL, D. SUJIRARAT, and P. CHARUPOONPHOL, “RISK BEHAVIORS, OCCUPATIONAL RISK AND SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS B AND A INFECTIONS AMONG PUBLIC CLEANSING WORKERS OF BANGKOK METROPOLIS,” HEPATITIS MONTHLY, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 35–40, 2008, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/306161/en

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