| Knowledge about the biosafety measures15 |
Satisfactory knowledge was verified in relation to the transmission means, the need for strict biosafety measures, the vaccination schedule and the prevention methods in cases of biological accidents. |
Low training offer, sporadic use of PPE, limitations in the provision of immunization tests (anti-HBs) and underreporting of accidents. |
| Knowledge, attitudes and practices16 |
Average and imprecise knowledge about post-exposure management and prophylaxis, search for a safe practice and favorable attitude towards the preventive measures. High prevalence of professionals with incomplete vaccination schedules was also verified. |
Low vaccination coverage level and high rate of work-related accidents with sharps. |
| Knowledge, behaviors and practices17 |
Low perception of risk and of knowledge regarding the transmission means. In addition, the educational level was a predictor for the intention of safe behaviors and adherence to the prevention measures. |
Older age, training level, high work hour load. |
| Knowledge, attitudes and practices18 |
Knowledge about the infection was adequate and the attitudes were positive. The main deficits in knowledge were associated with the transmission means, the vaccination schedule and the unavoidable nature of the disease. |
Absence of a full vaccination scheme and failures in adherence to recommendations, protocols and preventive practices. |
| Knowledge and preventive practices19 |
Sound knowledge about the complications and transmission. Regarding preventive practices, screening and notification of occupational accidents, vaccine completeness, and non-sharing of hospital materials stand out. |
Low level of knowledge represents a risk condition, as not all the professionals correctly implement the prevention measures against vertical transmission. |
| Knowledge about occupational post-exposure20 |
Despite awareness about the risk, care performance and the state of vulnerability to HBV, knowledge gaps were identified, being associated with the recognition of the occupational environment as an infection means, as well as with post-exposure management and the establishment of prophylactic courses of action. |
Work environment, absent and/or incomplete vaccination scheme, fear and accessibility to the vaccine. |
| Perception of threat and prevention behaviors21 |
The adoption of preventive behaviors was related to the higher schooling level, the perception of threat to diseases and the high prevalence of complications. |
Schooling level. |
| Knowledge, attitudes and practices22 |
Adequate knowledge and positive attitude were verified, but also inadequate practices in relation to occupational accidents, thus influencing higher incidence and transmission of the disease. |
Inadequate biosafety practices. |
| Knowledge and practice23 |
It becomes necessary to implement training programs involving Hepatitis B markers, vaccine administration techniques, doses, adequate records and guidelines to patients and families. Higher levels of knowledge were related to the training level, as well as to the professionals who participated in continuing education activities. |
Training time and schooling level. |
| Knowledge, attitudes and practices about vertical transmission24 |
Despite recognition of the disease as a health problem of compulsory notification and the stages of the vaccination schedule, there were deficits in knowledge about the courses of action to prevent transmission to the newborn, in serological markers, and in the indication of vaccination during prenatal care. |
The level of knowledge, attitudes and practices can reveal that the population may be at risk for infection, since not all the professionals involved know or adequately perform the control strategies. |
| Knowledge and preventive practices regarding vertical transmission25 |
Knowledge was limited and the preventive practices were usually neglected or performed inconsistently. Underreporting of the disease, non-indication of a vaccine schedule and failures in the referral for specialized evaluation and in the monitoring of symptoms, complications and risk of death were identified. These results represented an opportunity for training and qualifications targeted at the best practices and clinical courses of action. |
Low participation in permanent education activities. |
| Knowledge and practices related to exposure to percutaneous incidents26 |
The inaccurate level of knowledge represented an occupational risk and contributed to the adoption of unsafe practices. Failures were identified in the use of PPE, in handling after direct contact with body fluids and in disposal of sharps. Despite this, the levels of vaccination coverage, post-vaccination testing and the development of protective antibody titers were expressive. |
High prevalence of injuries with sharps and high mucocutaneous exposure to body fluids. |
| Knowledge, attitudes and acceptance regarding vaccination27 |
The participants presented good understanding of the infection, high vaccination coverage and high demand for testing to measure the level of antibodies. |
The factors influencing acceptance of the vaccine included free availability and information about the benefits, usually provided by specialists in occupational health. |
| Perception and knowledge about acceptance of the vaccine28 |
Failures were verified in the knowledge about the transmission mechanisms, as well as low vaccination coverage in the professionals surveyed. |
Fear of the side effects and of contracting AIDS or Hepatitis, and doubts about the efficacy indicators. |
| Knowledge29 |
Despite recognition of the need for epidemiological control, lack of knowledge was evidenced, showing considerable gaps about the natural history of the disease, transmission mechanisms and morbidity and mortality indicators. |
No associated factors were described. |