Abstract :
Background: Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to misinformation and stigma regarding reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study evaluates the impact of a structured interventional campaign on the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of school-going adolescents in Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat.Materials and Methods: An educational intervention study was conducted over three months, from July 1 to September 30, 2022, involving 210 students from grades 8 to 12 across three English-medium schools in Vadodara, Gujarat. A validated, structured questionnaire assessed baseline knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS through a pre-test, which was followed by interactive awareness sessions, including PowerPoint presentations and role-plays. Post-intervention changes were measured using the same questionnaire. Statistical analyses were conducted using the chi-square test and p-value to assess significance and strength of associations.Results: Following the intervention, there was a statistically significant improvement (p < 0 xss=removed xss=removed n=60 n=20/group) n=60 n=20/group)>20,000 IU/ml.Conclusion: Hepatitis B is continued to be serious global threat with long term complication. In developing countries HBV is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. HBV RT-PCR has high sensitivity & specificity for detecting active infection and monitoring response to treatment.
Keyword :
Hepatitis B, HBsAg, ELISA, HBV-DNA, treatment predictors, ALT level, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma.