The result of the campaign to raise awareness of hepatitis C among students at Sechenov university
https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2026-14-45-47
Abstract
The objective. To increase and assess the awareness of Sechenov University students about hepatitis C using an educational video and a specially prepared questionnaire.
Materials and methods. An educational video and a questionnaire consisting of nine questions were prepared. A survey was conducted before and after viewing, the results were analyzed. Sample population: 155 students in their first to sixth years at the Institute of Sechenov University.
Results. All respondents were divided into levels of awareness about hepatitis C. The survey was conducted before and after viewing the educational video. Before viewing, a high level of awareness was determined in 45.8 % of respondents; an average level in 36.8 %; and a low level in 17.4 %. After viewing: a high level of awareness was determined in 61.9 % of respondents; an average level in 31.6 %; and 6.5 % had a low level of awareness.
Conclusions. The results of the survey showed that the awareness of Sechenov University students about hepatitis C increased after watching the educational video, but there was still a need for further education on this issue.
About the Authors
P. A. Pavlova
Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor; I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Polina A. Pavlova, 6th-year student, laboratory assistant
F. F. Erisman Institute of Public Health; Viral Hepatitis Laboratory
Moscow
M. M. Taychenacheva
I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mariia M. Taychenacheva, 6th-year student
N. V. Sklifosovsky Institute of Clinical Medicine
Moscow
V. V. Klushkina
Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vitalina V. Klushkina, PhD Med Sci, head of the Laboratory
Viral Hepatitis Laboratory
Moscow
V. G. Akimkin
Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vasily G. Akimkin, RAS academician, Dr Med Sci (habil.), professor, director
Moscow
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Pavlova P.A., Taychenacheva M.M., Klushkina V.V., Akimkin V.G. The result of the campaign to raise awareness of hepatitis C among students at Sechenov university. Medical alphabet. 2026;(14):45-47. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2026-14-45-47
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