Sharing of Personal Sanitary Kits as One Risk Factor of Horizontal Transmission of Hepatitis B among Children Resident at Orphanage

Norma Tiku  Kambuno; Karol  Octrysdey; Kuntum Ekawati  Nurdin; Yoan  Novicadlitha; Elisabeth N.  Barung; Fahmy  Hafid

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2021.6406

Authors

Norma Tiku Kambuno Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Kupang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5085-3584
Karol Octrysdey Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Kupang, Indonesia
Kuntum Ekawati Nurdin Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Kupang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6231-8984
Yoan Novicadlitha Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Kupang, Indonesia
Elisabeth N. Barung Department of Pharmacy, Poltekkes Kemenkes Manado, Manado, Indonesia
Fahmy Hafid Department of Nutrition, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Kupang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1508-3094

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021.6406

Keywords:

Hepatitis B, Horizontal transmission, Orphanages

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B is a disease that infects the liver and is caused by the infection of a hepatitis B virus (HBV), and is becoming a global health issue, especially in developing countries including Indonesia. Hepatitis B can be transmitted through several ways such as infected bodily fluids. Indeed, children who live together in an orphanage are prone to having a high chance of transmitting Hepatitis B to each other.

AIM: The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors associated with the prevalence of infected Hepatitis B.

METHODS: This research used casecontrol study methodology by taking 15 positive case samples and 33 controlled uninfected patients and was conducted in six orphanages in Kupang Municipality in NTT between July 2019 and November 2019. There were 310 orphanage residents participating in this research.

RESULTS: The research denotes that variables of using a shared toothbrush, nail clipper, and shaver show a significant connection with their Hepatitis B status (p < 0.05). A further analysis also indicates that using a shared shaver and toothbrush for 12.6 times has a high risk of being infected by Hepatitis B compared to those who do not share their personal items.

CONCLUSION: Vaccinations and meeting the basic needs of every child in orphanages are essential in order to minimize the risk of Hepatitis B transmission.

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