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    Assessment of the Knowledge and Awareness of Hepatitis B Virus among Nigeria Navy Personnel: A Case Study of Nigerian Navy Barracks, Ojo, Lagos
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2023-12) Tinuola Sarah, AJAI
    Hepatitis B virus (HBV) are blood borne viral diseases, however knowledge about modes of transmission and preventive aspects can help in reducing the risk of getting liver diseases and mainly transmitted through transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products. Many studies about the knowledge and awareness HBV infection have been reported in many professional groups, but few surveys are available among the military professionals. This study assesses the knowledge and awareness of Hepatitis B virus among Naval personnel at the Nigerian Navy barracks, Ojo. Lagos. A cross sectional study was conducted among Naval personnel at the Nigerian Navy barracks, Ojo, Lagos. Information about socio demographic characteristics, basic knowledge about hepatitis B viruses, its modes of transmission, prevention, symptoms and signs and also complications, Hepatitis B vaccination were also assessed from all these police trainees. The data were collected, tabulated, and statistically analyzed using SPSS 25. A total of 183 Naval personnel at the Nigerian Navy barracks, Ojo were surveyed, 83.4% has a good knowledge of Hepatitis B Virus, 75.1% has good knowledge of Hepatitis B Virus Mode of Transmission, 77.0% has good knowledge about the prevention of hepatitis B virus, 84.5% has a good knowledge of the risk factor for Hepatitis B Virus, 66.3% has good knowledge about the Symptoms of Hepatitis B Virus, 91.2% has a good knowledge of the availability of Vaccine while almost 70% of them has poor awareness of Hepatitis B Virus. In conclusion, although, the naval personnel had more knowledge of causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and prevention of the disease. The level of Hepatitis B vaccination among the naval personnel is extremely low. Hence, efficient health programme managing departments must take the responsibility for HBV education, transmission, testing, vaccination accessibility and availability. Keywords: Hepatitis B virus, Naval personnel, Knowledge, Risk factors Word Count: 297