Introduction: According to WHO, viral hepatitis B infection (HBV) is a major public health problem over the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence of HBV varies between 8 and 20% depending on the country. Vaccination is the most important preventive measure against (HBV). The purpose of our study was to determine the vaccination status of the hepatitis B virus infection of the health care staff at the University Hospital Center of the G-spot.
Methodology: This was a comprehensive, descriptive cross-sectional study of the vaccination status of 183 health care workers Point "G" hospital from January 2015 to December 2015. The data were collected on a pre-established questionnaire with informed consent. One interviewer conducted the survey in order to minimize biases. Health care staff was composed of practitioners and administrative staff. Sociodemographic data (age, sex), knowledge of the disease and clinics were collected. The statistical analysis was done by the software Epi info 3.5.1 French version.
Results: Among 183 interviewed persons: 80.9% were aware of vaccination against viral hepatitis B. 15.30% were correctly vaccinated, 37.70% incorrectly vaccinated and 47% were not vaccinated. 70.10% underwent mass vaccination (hospital campaign one or two doses). In our vaccinated people, 13.1% had a pre-vaccine check up. Thirty-two percent (32%) knew the main route of infection transmission (sex contact, mother to child transmission, contact with infected blood and its derivatives). Fifteen percent (15%) knew the evolutionary profile of the disease (Acute, chronic and healing).
Conclusion: Immunization coverage was low and the knowledge of health care workers about viral hepatitis B needs to be improved.
