ECONOMICS OF HEPATITIS B IN AL-HUSSEIN HOSPITAL/ ROYAL MEDICAL SERVICES
Reham Almrayat*, Jelnar Alkalaldeh, Mohamad Farajat and Alaa Alfaraheed
ABSTRACT
Hepatitis B virus is one of the most common viral infections in humans. It is the major cause for liver disease and liver cancer. Early detection and treatment of HBV patients reflected largely on liver –related health outcomes. This study is composed of two main parts. The first part is descriptive analytical qualitative study based on interview of 100 health workers in al Hussein hospital at Royal Medical Services. The second part of the study is calculating the cost of treatment (in term of medications only) for patients with CHB at the protocol pharmacy in al Hussein hospital, and comparing it with the cost of vaccination. By evaluating the knowledge and the experience of the health care providers, a big shortage was founded. Lack of awareness and continuous education programs was noticed. A concentrated effort is needed to vaccinate the health care provider and empowering them with knowledge and good education about HBV, because of the economic value of vaccination compared to the costing of CHB treatment.
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