PREVENTION MEASURES OF HEPATITIS B IN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE NURSING SCOPE OF WORK

Dragana Brnovic; Damir Pelicic

doi:10.5937/sanamed0-48202

Dragana Brnovic Department of Hospital Epidemiology, Clinical Center of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro
Damir Pelicic 1. Center for Science, Clinical Center of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro; 2. Faculty of Medicine, Berane College of Medicine, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/sanamed0-48202

Keywords: infection, preventive measures, healthcare, intrahospital hepatitis B infections

Abstract

Viral hepatitis B (hepatitis B) poses a significant public health challenge on a global scale, particularly affecting populations in middle- and low-income countries, including those in the developing world. It primarily impacts individuals engaging in risky behavior and healthcare workers directly or indirectly involved in providing services to these patients.

This paper will present information from pertinent professional and scientific sources on hepatitis B, preventive measures, and the role of nurses in their implementation. This review paper is a valuable contribution, providing recommendations and insights derived from the professional practice of nurses across all levels of healthcare.

Author Biography

Damir Pelicic, 1. Center for Science, Clinical Center of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro; 2. Faculty of Medicine, Berane College of Medicine, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro

ORCID-0000-0002-0544-9638

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