Abstract:
Knowledge on hepatitis B infection was inadequate in 69.3 per cent of nursing officers. A
significant proportion of nurses observed were not adhering to universal precautions when
performing simple surgical invasive procedures on patients. The hand washing practices
observed were poorer than reported by them. The findings justify an immunization
programme against hepatitis B to be launched in the area for children and the nursing
officers. This study also highlights the importance of an interventional programme to
improve the nursing officers knowledge and practices with regard to hepatitis B infections
