Nazeh Al-Abd
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen, Department of Para Clinic, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Aden, Aden, Yemen
Wafa Al-Ayashi
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Omar Bamagha
Dept. of Fundamental Medical Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, Hadhramout University, Hadramout, Yemen
Abdullah Omar Al-faha
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Bilal Saleh Al-yafei
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Alida FadeL Abdullah
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Aisha Abdulkareem Qasem
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Rawan Adel Raweh
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Abdullah Adel Al-bakri
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Zain Ezadeen Albanna
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Reem Abdelfatah Thabet
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Heba Yousef Hasan
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Haneen Hani Ali
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Fatima Mohammed Ahmed
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Mohammed SaLem Ba-hussein
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Marwa Mohammed Alsabri
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Esmail Zain Al-yafei
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Layal Talal Saif
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Shaima Mohsen Mohammed
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Rasha Abdelfatah Thabet
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Jihan Shawqy Saeed
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Taif Taleb Alahdal
Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen
Abstract
Introduction: Infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) continues to be a serious global public health concern, impacting a substantial proportion of the worldwide population. This study investigates the prevalence of HBV and assesses knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among dental students at the University of Science and Technology (UST) in Aden, Yemen.
Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted among 186 dental students at the University of Science and Technology, Aden, Yemen. Blood samples were screened for HBV using ELISA, and a pre-tested questionnaire assessed KAP.
Results: A significant majority (89.2%) of participants reported awareness of HBV, indicating a baseline understanding of the infection. Knowledge levels were good (41%), moderate (41.9%), and poor (16.1%). Attitudes were almost positive (64.5%), while practices were poor (31.2%), moderate (54.8%), and good (14%). None of the 142 students who provided blood samples tested positive for HBV.
Conclusion: This study reveals significant knowledge gaps among UST dental students regarding HBV. Despite recognizing the disease's severity, misconceptions persisted. Targeted educational interventions are needed to enhance HBV awareness among future healthcare professionals.
