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Hepatitis A immunisation need in nursing students in Turkey.
Çiğdem Kader1, Ayşe Erbay2, Nazan Kılıç Akça3
11 Associate Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Bozok University, School of Medicine, Yozgat, Turkey.
Most first-year nursing students in Turkey lack immunity to Hepatitis A virus (HAV), posing a risk for infection and transmission. Vaccination is recommended for these healthcare professionals, especially those in high-risk clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Immunology
- Public Health
Background:
- Hepatitis A is a global vaccine-preventable disease.
- Healthcare workers are at risk of exposure and transmission.
- Understanding immunity gaps is crucial for infection control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess Hepatitis A virus (HAV) serological status in Turkish nursing students.
- To identify the prevalence of HAV immunity in this population.
- To inform vaccination strategies for nursing students.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative analysis of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies against HAV.
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) used for antibody detection.
- Study conducted on 423 first-year nursing students in Turkey.
Main Results:
- 84.6% of nursing students demonstrated no immunity to HAV.
- A significant proportion of students are susceptible to Hepatitis A infection.
- This susceptibility indicates a risk for nosocomial transmission.
Conclusions:
- First-year nursing students in Turkey exhibit a high prevalence of HAV susceptibility.
- Vaccination against Hepatitis A is essential for nursing students.
- Targeted vaccination programs are needed, particularly for students in high-risk clinical areas.
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