Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) among Clerkship Medical Students at Nabta College, Sudan, 2026

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dc.contributor.authorAhmed Khalid Mohamed Ali
dc.contributor.authorAbdullah Abdelgader Mousa
dc.contributor.authorYousif Hassan Murkaz
dc.contributor.authorAhmed Mohamed Al amin
dc.contributor.authorIbrahim Hassan Ibrahim
dc.date.accessioned2026-10-31T11:15:31Z
dc.date.available2026-10-31T11:15:31Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.descriptionNapata College
dc.description.abstractHepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection poses a significant occupational risk to medical students, especially during clinical clerkships. In conflict-affected settings like Sudan, disruptions to healthcare and education may exacerbate this vulnerability. Objective To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding HBV among clerkship medical students at Nabta College, Sudan, in 2024. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 188 clerkship medical students (Levels 4 and 5) at Nabta College, including affiliated centers in Shendi (Sudan), Cairo (Egypt), and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). Data were collected using a structured, self administered online questionnaire covering sociodemographics, knowledge of transmission, attitudes towards vaccination and infected patients, and preventive practices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Results Of 188 participants (56.4% male, mean age 24.1±3.9 years), 66.0% demonstrated good knowledge of HBV. However, only 7.4% were fully vaccinated (three doses), while 61.2% had received no doses. Needle-stick injury was reported by 27.1% of students, and consistent glove use was only 39.4%. Positive attitudes were observed, with 92.6% agreeing that HBV vaccination should be mandatory and 94.7% supporting needle-stick injury reporting. Knowledge level was significantly associated with academic level (p=0.048), attendance at infection control training (p=0.002), and vaccination status (p=0.015). Conflict affected 89.9% of participants. Page IV Conclusion Despite good knowledge and positive attitudes, there is a critical gap in HBV preventive practices among clerkship medical students, characterized by extremely low full vaccination rates and suboptimal adherence to standard precautions. The high rate of needle-stick injuries combined with low immunity poses a serious occupational threat. Mandatory vaccination policies, enhanced infection control training, and conflict-resilient health education strategies are urgently needed. Keywords: Hepatitis B Virus, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Medical Students, Clerkship, Vaccination, Sudan, Conflict, Needle-stick injury.
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.napata.edu.sd/handle/123456789/441
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNapata College
dc.titleKnowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) among Clerkship Medical Students at Nabta College, Sudan, 2026
dc.typeThesis
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