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KMID : 1039220150250020229
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
2015 Volume.25 No. 2 p.229 ~ p.235
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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis A and B Virus Antibody of Employees among Three Companies with Different Health Policy
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Koh Hyun-Min
Son Jun-Seok
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Abstract
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Objectives: We checked hepatitis A virus antibody(anti-HAV IgG) and hepatitis B virus antibody(HBsAb) in three large companies. The result could be a guideline to establish proper health policy for Hepatitis A and B virus preventive plan in company.
Methods: We investigated the seroprevalence of anti-HAV IgG and HBsAb, and demographic characteristics of employee volunteer in three companies in southern area of Korea. Company was divided three according to health policy for hepatitis A and B.
Results: The seroprevalence rate of anti-HAV IgG in company A, B, and C was 53.6%, 25.8%, and 17.7%(P<0.001), respectively. The seroprevalence rate of HBsAb in workplace A, B, and C was 79.7%, 82.4%, and 70.9%(P<0.001), respectively. Anti-HAV IgG showed more considerable difference among the companies.
Conclusions: The results confirmed that low rate of IgG anti-HAV and HBsAb, particularly in the company that had low level of hepatitis education and vaccination program. This study was important for establishing hepatitis education policies, to prevent and control outbreaks in companies.
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KEYWORD
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hepatitis A antibodies, hepatitis B antibodies, seroprevalence
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