Prediction of Response to Hepatitis B Vaccine in Health Care Workers: Whose Titers of Antibody to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Should Be Determined After a Three‐Dose Series, and What Are the Implications in Terms of Cost‐Effectiveness?

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 566-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaliroi Alimonos ◽  
Anne N. Nafziger ◽  
James Murray ◽  
Joseph S. Bertino, Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Surface Antigen ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccine ◽  
Prediction Of Response ◽  
Care Workers

Health-Care Workers Positive for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

1975 ◽  
Vol 292 (9) ◽  
pp. 454-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harvey J. Alter ◽  
Thomas C. Chalmers ◽  
Bonnie M. Freeman ◽  
Janet L. Lunceford ◽  
Thomas L. Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Surface Antigen ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen ◽  
Care Workers

Risk of Exposure, Perception and Vaccination Status of Chronic Viral Hepatitis among Health Care Workers in Benue State, North Central Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
A S Obekpa ◽  
A O Malu ◽  
R Bello ◽  
M Duguru
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Viral Hepatitis ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccine ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Risk Of Exposure ◽  
Needle Prick ◽  
Needle Prick Injury

Health care workers are high-risk group for contracting hepatitis B and C virus infections. Hepatitis B and C can be contracted in the hospital setting by needle prick injury, contact with blood (and body fluids) and during invasive medical procedures. This study aims to assess the risk of exposure, the concern or perception of healthcare workers about getting infected (with HBV and/or HCV) from the workplace and the level of HBV vaccination uptake among them. The study was carried out during a capacity building workshop organized for health care workers from all the Local Government Areas in Benue State. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 168 participants in attendance, after obtaining verbal consent. One hundred and thirty-eight (138) questionnaires were properly filled and returned, 115 (83.3%) have had needle prick injury, 127 (92%) have had blood spilling on them and 118 (85.5%) have been involved in the management of hepatitis patients. One hundred and nineteen (86.2%) were afraid of contracting hepatitis infection from their place of work, 133 (96.4%) were aware of hepatitis B vaccine for adult, 87 (63%) had received at least one dose of hepatitis B vaccine but only 56 (40.6%) received the complete three doses. Health care workers in Benue State are aware of the risk of contracting viral hepatitis at their workplace and are concerned about this risk. However, the uptake of hepatitis B vaccination among them remains poor.

Acceptance of Hepatitis B Vaccine Among Dental Health Care Workers

1989 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. Jacobson ◽  
W. P. Lang ◽  
M. S. Ybanez ◽  
C. Shipman ◽  
F. K. Johnston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccine ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
Care Workers
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