Javaid M, Jamil M, Sajid M.
Status of Vaccination Against Hepatitis B among Dental Assistants of Multan.
J Pak Dent Assoc Jan ;29(1):42-5.

OBJECTIVE: Direct contact of dental health care workers with patients make them prone to get infection with hepatitis B and other communicable disease. The Objective of this study was to find out the status of vaccination against of Hepatitis B virus among dental assistants of Multan. METHODOLOGY: This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Multan Medical & Dental College, from Sept 2018-Nov 2018. Ninety-five dental assistants filled a questionnaire designed and tested for this study. The ethical approval (MDC-0409) was taken from the Dental hospital, informed consent was obtained from the participants in the study. RESULTS: Out of Ninety five participants, 68.42% participants were males and 31.58%were females. 89.48% participants were in favor of vaccinating against hepatitis B for dental assistant, while 44.21% participants were already vaccinated. Lack of motivation was the main reason for not receiving vaccination. CONCLUSION: Self-reported rate of hepatitis B vaccination among Dental Assistants of Multan was low. Lack of motivation was the main impediment.

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