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Knowledge and Practices of Certified Barbers about Hepatitis B and C Transmission in Kumasi, Ghana

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Akumiah, Prince Osei Sarfo, Linda Akuamoah
Copyright Year	2015
Abstract	Hepatitis B virus has been found in blood and body fluids and can be transmitted through mucous membranes and breaks in the skin while hepatitis C virus is transmitted by sharing razors, scissors and contaminated needles by intravenous drug users. Barbering is a very ancient profession, which is associated with the use of combs, towels, knives and blades. Negligence during the use of instruments by barbers may be a risk factor for hepatitis B and C transmission. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge and practices of viral hepatitis among certified barbers in Kumasi. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire and a check list. One hundred and twenty (120) certified barbers working in the Kumasi metropolis were selected by purposive sampling technique. The results indicate that 40.8 percent of the barbers were aware that HBV and HCV are transmitted by their profession. The level of awareness among the Certified Barbers working as their profession serving as a vehicle for Hepatitis B and C transmission with respect to age (p=0.002), educational status (p=0.017) and work experience (p=0.013) were statistically significant. Pearson's correlation coefficient of r = 0.968, p<0.05 and a regression coefficient of .937 (93.7%) for educational status and knowledge levels of the barbers on HBV and HCV transmission by their profession were found. Sterilising razor before use was practised by a higher percentage of literate (98.9%) than illiterate barbers, while illiterate barbers were more likely to change the blade for each client (p= 0.001) than the literate barbers (96.6%). Public health education and sensitization workshops on HBV and HCV are recommended for barbers.
File Format	PDF HTM / HTML
Volume Number	1
Alternate Webpage(s)	http://www.arj.presbyuniversity.edu.gh/index.php/ARJ/article/download/15/9
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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