KIẾN THỨC TỔNG QUÁT VÀ THÁI ĐỘ PHÒNG NGỪA VỀ BỆNH VIÊM GAN SIÊU VI B CỦA SINH VIÊN Y ĐA KHOA: NGHIÊN CỨU CẮT NGANG TẠI THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH

Abstract

Background: The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a dangerous pathogen that can cause many serious consequences for human health. Building the knowledge capacity of medical students and preventing the proliferation of the virus are some of the important aspects of a national viral hepatitis control strategy. Objective: This research was intended to administer a survey on general knowledge and preventive attitudes about hepatitis B among medical students in Ho Chi Minh City. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study, which was conducted in February 2022, involved 471 medical students, among whom 284 were female (60.3%) and 187 were male (39.7%). The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (20.0) and Microsoft Excel (2019). Results: The primary sources that the students used to obtain information about HBV were the internet (73.0%) and schools (49.9%). Their average scores in terms of knowledge and attitudes were 62.4/90 points and 17.1/25 points, respectively. The proportions of students with good knowledge and attitudes regarding the prevention and control of HBV were 47.3% and 43.1%, respectively. No difference in knowledge scores was found between students of all year levels (p = 0.495), but a difference in attitudes was discovered between groups of students with a history of HBV (p = 0.005) and known vaccination programs HBV room (p = 0.032). Conclusion: Students have unequal knowledge of HBV. It is therefore necessary to improve the training curricula of medical schools in Vietnam to ensure student preparedness for HBV prevention and management.