Connaissance, attitude et pratique des patients vis-à-vis de l’HVB à Bangui

  • Oumarou Youssouf Service de médecine interne, Centre hospitalo-universitaire communautaire de Bangui
  • Jule Ngaya Institut pasteur de Bangui
  • Christy Ngollo Institut pasteur de Bangui
  • Allain Farra Institut pasteur de Bangui
  • Diallo Mamadou Sarifou Service d’hépato-gastroentérologie de l’hôpital national Donka CHU Conakry
  • Hamidine Illa Laboratoire Recherche Clinique et système de santé Université André Salifou, Zinder
  • Hourouma Sow Service d’hépato gastroentérologie, CHU Gabriel Touré
  • Kadiatou Doumbia Service d’hépato gastroentérologie, CHU Gabriel Touré
  • Sanra Déborah Sanogo Service d’hépato gastroentérologie, CHU Point G
Keywords: Bangui, hépatite B, connaissance

Abstract

Introduction : dans le monde et en Centrafrique l l’hépatite virale B est  l'une des principales causes des maladies graves (cirrhose du foie et carcinome hépatocellulaire) ; la sensibilisation, la connaissance représentent des moyens  essentiels pour lutter contre cette affection. Objectif: Evaluer les connaissances, attitudes et pratiques des patients concernant l’hépatite virale B, et déterminer les facteurs associés aux bonnes connaissances sur cette maladie. Patients et méthode : Il s’agissait d’une étude transversale et descriptive de janvier à décembre 2023 au Laboratoire d’Analyse Médicale de l’Institut Pasteur de Bangui. Étaient  inclus les patients adressés à l’institut pasteur de Bangui pour des analyses comportant le diagnostic de l’hépatite Résultats au  total, 365 personnes sur 1049 ont répondu aux questions dont 445 porteurs AgHbs (antigène de surface du virus de l’hépatite b), sur les 365,  210 ont entendu parler de l’hépatite B dont  107 à la radio soit 50,9% et  1es autre l’ont entendu soit à l’hôpital ou lors de sensibilisation. Deux cents soixante Cinque (72,6%) ne savaient pas ce que c’est que l’hépatite B, 297 (81,3%)  ne connaissaient pas les moyens de prévention, 266  ne savaient pas les facteurs de risques. Parmi les porteurs d’antigènesHBs  371 étaient  du niveau supérieur et 50 du secondaire. Le multiple partenaire sexuel était de 118 sur les 445 soit 26,5%. Conclusion : l’hépatite virale b demeure un véritable problème de santé publique, en Centrafrique l’ignorance est la cause principale. Une action nationale de grande envergure est recommandée et urgente.

 

Introduction: Worldwide and in the Central African Republic, viral hepatitis B is one of the leading causes of serious illnesses (liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma); awareness and knowledge are essential means to combat this disease. Objective: To assess patients' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding viral hepatitis B, and determine the factors associated with good knowledge of this disease. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted from January to December 2023 at the Medical Analysis Laboratory of the Institut Pasteur in Bangui. Patients referred to the Institut Pasteur in Bangui for testing, including the diagnosis of hepatitis, were included. Results: A total of 365 out of 1,049 people responded to the questions, including 445 HBsAg (hepatitis B virus surface antigen) carriers. Of the 365, 210 had heard of hepatitis B, including 107. On the radio, 50.9%, and the other 1st heard it either in the hospital or during awareness-raising sessions. Two hundred and sixty-five (72.6%) did not know what hepatitis B was, 297 (81.3%) did not know the means of prevention, and 266 did not know the risk factors. Among the HBs antigen carriers, 371 were in higher education and 50 in secondary education. Multiple sexual partners were 118 out of 445, or 26.5%. Conclusion: Viral hepatitis B remains a real public health problem; in the Central African Republic, ignorance is the main cause. Large-scale national action is recommended and urgent.

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Introduction: Worldwide and in the Central African Republic, viral hepatitis B is one of the leading causes of serious illnesses (liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma); awareness and knowledge are essential means to combat this disease. Objective: To assess patients' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding viral hepatitis B, and determine the factors associated with good knowledge of this disease. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted from January to December 2023 at the Medical Analysis Laboratory of the Institut Pasteur in Bangui. Patients referred to the Institut Pasteur in Bangui for testing, including the diagnosis of hepatitis, were included. Results: A total of 365 out of 1,049 people responded to the questions, including 445 HBsAg (hepatitis B virus surface antigen) carriers. Of the 365, 210 had heard of hepatitis B, including 107. On the radio, 50.9%, and the other 1st heard it either in the hospital or during awareness-raising sessions. Two hundred and sixty-five (72.6%) did not know what hepatitis B was, 297 (81.3%) did not know the means of prevention, and 266 did not know the risk factors. Among the HBs antigen carriers, 371 were in higher education and 50 in secondary education. Multiple sexual partners were 118 out of 445, or 26.5%. Conclusion: Viral hepatitis B remains a real public health problem; in the Central African Republic, ignorance is the main cause. Large-scale national action is recommended and urgent.
Published
2025-07-14
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Youssouf, O., Ngaya, J., Ngollo, C., Farra, A., Sarifou, D. M., Illa, H., Sow, H., Doumbia, K., & Sanogo, S. D. (2025). Connaissance, attitude et pratique des patients vis-à-vis de l’HVB à Bangui. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 43, 295. Retrieved from https://eujournal.org/index.php/esj/article/view/19772
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