Analysis of the Misconceptions about Aid and Hepatitis among the Student of Nishtar Medical College Multan: A Study of Knowledge, Aptitude, and Perspective

Authors

  • Abdul Ghafoor Awan Institute of Southern Punjab
  • Ammarah Ghafoor Nishtar Medical College
  • Muhammad Tayyab Ghafooor Multan Medical and Dental College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18034/mjmbr.v2i2.393

Keywords:

Modes of transmission, source of transmission, vaccination

Abstract

Introduction: A number of evaluations regarding awareness among people about modes of transmission, sources of transmission and vaccination against HBV, HCV, and HIV have been carried out but very few of them have specifically focused medical students. This study reflects the degree of awareness of 3rd year MBBS students on these issues and their vaccination status. It also depicts whether medical students are afraid of examining patients afflicted with these diseases or not.

Objectives of study: To determine the knowledge and aptitude of medical students about various aspects of HBV, HCV, and HIV diseases.

Data & Methodology: We used primary data in this study which is cross-sectional in study. The data was collected through a structured questionnaire. As many 130 third years students of MBBS students of Nishtar Medical College were selected as the sample of the study. The field survey method was used to collect the data. Statistical description methods such as frequency distribution, graphs, and tables were used to explain and analyze the data.

Findings and Results: Our study evidence shows that 28.4 percent students possessed complete knowledge about the modes of transmission of HBV, HCV, and HIV while 70.7 percent have incomplete knowledge whereas 0.07 percent of the students have no knowledge about these diseases. Similarly, 60 percent of the students have no fear about the examinations of the patients suffering these diseases while 40 percent were afraid about them. Regarding the availability of vaccination against HBV, HCV and HIV 80.7 percent have knowledge about HBV, 42.3 percent about HCV and 16.9 percent about HIV. Our results show that 81.5 percent sampling students were vaccinated against HBV while 19.5 percent were not. Due to lack of awareness, negligence, etc.

Conclusions: Our study concludes that majority of sampling students having full knowledge about these fatal diseases were lower than expected and it is, therefore, recommended that an awareness campaign should be launched so that students should be well-acquainted about the fatal impact of HBV, HCV, and HIV. Special seminars or workshops should be arranged to educate and train these students so that they may be able to cope with these diseases effectively after completion of their education.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Abdul Ghafoor Awan, Institute of Southern Punjab

    Dean, Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan, PAKISTAN

  • Ammarah Ghafoor, Nishtar Medical College

    Nishtar Medical College, Multan, PAKISTAN

  • Muhammad Tayyab Ghafooor, Multan Medical and Dental College

    Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan, PAKISTAN

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2015-12-31

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Awan, A. G. ., Ghafoor, A. ., & Ghafooor, M. T. . (2015). Analysis of the Misconceptions about Aid and Hepatitis among the Student of Nishtar Medical College Multan: A Study of Knowledge, Aptitude, and Perspective. Malaysian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2(2), 77-84. https://doi.org/10.18034/mjmbr.v2i2.393
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