Mukhtabar: Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology
Vol 1 No 2 (2023): Mukhtabar: Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology (October 2023)

Overview of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Examination Results in Health Analyst Study Program Students of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis

Epi Amalia (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)
Atun Farihatun (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)
Euis Tia Istianah (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Oct 2023

Abstract

Background & Objective: Hepatitis B can also be called a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (VHB). Health workers are at high risk of being infected with the Hepatitis B Virus, this is due to a lack of knowledge and skills such as the use of Personal Protective Equipment and not implementing health protocols which can cause exposure to the Hepatitis B Virus. This study aims to determine the description of the results of the Hepatitis B surface Antigen examination in Health Analyst Study Program Students of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis.  Method: This study is a descriptive study with a purposive sampling technique conducted in May 2023. Respondents in this study were students of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis as many as 38 respondents with measurements using the Sandwich method ELISA which then the results were processed manually and displayed in tabular format for narration. Result: The results of the Hepatitis B Surface Antigen examination showed that all respondents were 100% negative for Hepatitis B. Conclusion: The research that has been carried out, shows that all respondents, namely students of the Health Analyst Study Program at STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis, are not exposed to the Hepatitis B virus.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mjmlt

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology

Description

Mukhtabar Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology (MJMLT) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Research and Community Service Board of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis since 2023. MJMLT is registered with the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) with e-ISSN: 2987-0224. This journal is also ...