Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV infection among the healthcare personnel of National Institute of Laboratory Medicine and Referral Centre, Dhaka
Cross-sectional analysis assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers on HBV, HCV, and HIV, indicating gaps in vaccination uptake.
Key Points
Satisfactory knowledge about HBV, HCV, and HIV exists among healthcare workers, but significant gaps in attitudes and practices were noted.
Participants showed a median knowledge score of 83, with only 41.9% having completed hepatitis B vaccination.
Age, occupation, and job duration were significantly associated with KAP outcomes, emphasizing their importance in healthcare training.
This baseline data highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve infection prevention and control measures.