Research Article

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and Associated Factors among Health Professionals in University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Table 1

Exposure to potential risk factors or HBV infection among HCWS at UOG hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2015.

Variables NumberPercent

Vaccination status
 Yes113.3
 No32196.7
Blood transfusion
 Yes51.5
 No32798.5
Parenteral injection
 Yes16148.5
 No17151.5
Contact with jaundice person
 Yes14443.4
 No18856.6
Needle prick injury
 Yes19458.4
 No13841.6
Blood contact with skin or mucosa
 Yes26981
 No6319
Harmful practice
 Yes5516.6
 No27783.4
Unprotected sex
 Yes339.9
 No29990.1
Multiple sexual partnerships
 Yes113.3
 No32196.7