Influenza and hepatitis B vaccination coverage among healthcare workers in Croatian hospitals: a series of cross-sectional surveys, 2006–2011

Background: Hepatitis B(HBV) is a blood borne virus and it is one of the most important occupational hazards among healthcare workers (HCWs) & Medical students. This study aimed to measure the anti-HBs titres and to assess the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B in HCW and medical students. It was a prospective,descriptive and cross sectional hospital base Material and method: d study. Medical students and healthcare workers who had received all three doses of hepatitis B vaccination were included in the study. A total of 200 subjects , aged between 18 and Result: 62 years were taken. 182 were vaccinated and 18 were unvaccinated. 85 were males and 115 females. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B was nil. Antibody titres were >100mIU/ml in 51.6% , 10-100mIU/ml in 16.4% & <10 mIU/ml in 31.8% respectively.Negative correlation of decreasing antibiotic titer and age was seen. HCW and medical students are at hi Conclusion: gher risk due to their continuous exposure to blood products. Vaccination should be compulsory to the HCW and medical workers in the institution as Hepatitis B is a preventable disease. Monitoring of antibody titers should be done from time to time to see waning off antibody titers after vaccination

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Hepatitis B vaccination coverage in patients with diabetes mellitus

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP ◽

10.1590/s0080-623420160000200011 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 50 (2) ◽

pp. 255-262 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Clarissa Cordeiro Alves Arrelias ◽

Fernando Bellissimo-Rodrigues ◽

Letícia Cristina Lourenço de Lima ◽

Anderson Soares da Silva ◽

Nereida Kilza da Costa Lima ◽

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Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Educational Level ◽

Health Department ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Patients With Diabetes

Abstract OBJECTIVE Analyze the factors associated with full hepatitis B vaccination (three doses) in patients with diabetes mellitus. METHOD Cross-sectional study, conducted in a health unit in a city in the state of São Paulo, with 255 patients on outpatient follow-up, in 2014. Data were obtained from the computerized system of the Municipal Health Department and via a structured questionnaire. A logistic regression model was used for analysis. RESULTS Full hepatitis B vaccination was noted in 13.7% of the patients and shown to be directly associated with their educational level (OR=1.30; CI: 1.07-1.57) and current or previous work as a health professional (OR=3.21; CI: 1.16-8.89). CONCLUSION Hepatitis B vaccination coverage was found to be low in patients with diabetes mellitus, indicating their vulnerability to this serious and potentially fatal disease. Higher educational level and working in the field of health were associated with better vaccination coverage.

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Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage among Healthcare Workers in Italy

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology ◽

10.1086/647727 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 19 (10) ◽

pp. 789-791 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Tommaso Stroffolini ◽

Nicola Petrosillo ◽

Giuseppe Ippolito ◽

Antonella Lopalco ◽

Luciano Sagliocca ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Hepatitis B Vaccination

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Hepatitis B vaccination in adolescents living in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil

Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia ◽

10.1590/1980-5497201500030003 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 552-567 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Priscila Maria Stolses Bergamo Francisco ◽

Maria Rita Donalisio ◽

Filomena de Jesus Oliveira Gabriel ◽

Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Population Based ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽

São Paulo ◽

Important Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional

INTRODUCTION: Viral hepatitis is an important public health problem in Brazil and around the world. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate vaccination coverage against hepatitis B in adolescents and to identify the associated factors and reasons for non-adherence. METHODS: A cross-sectional population-based study with sampling by clusters and in two stages, carried out from records of 702 adolescents aged 11 to 19 years old, non-institutionalized, living in an urban area of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, in 2008/2009. The data were obtained from the Health Survey in the city of Campinas (ISACamp). RESULTS: The prevalence of vaccination (3 doses) was 72.2%. An independent and negative association with the vaccine was observed for the adolescents who were not born in the municipality. The orientation of a health care provider was positively and significantly associated with vaccination. The main reasons for non-adherence were the lack of orientation and not considering the vaccine necessary. Socioeconomic factors, health behaviors and conditions did not restrict the access to vaccination, but the coverage was below the target established by the Ministry of Health in Brazil. CONCLUSION: Health education programs, addressing the importance of vaccination to prevent the disease; strategies to actively reach out adolescents that did not complete the schedule; as well as orientation from the health care professional about the benefits of the vaccine to the adolescents, parents and guardians can extend the vaccination coverage.

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Hepatitis B vaccination coverage of healthcare workers at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital, Gauteng Province, South Africa

International Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1016/j.ijid.2014.03.653 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

pp. 109

Author(s):

N. Makwakwa ◽

L. Fernandes ◽

G. Francois ◽

A. De Schryver ◽

M. van Sprundel ◽

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Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽

Gauteng Province

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Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage Rates and Associated Factors: A Community-Based, Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in Beijing, 2019–2020

Vaccines ◽

10.3390/vaccines9101070 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. 1070

Author(s):

Yan Liang ◽

Xinxin Bai ◽

Xinyao Liu ◽

Zheng Zhang ◽

Xinghuo Pang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Multivariable Logistic Regression ◽

Coverage Rates

Hepatitis B vaccination coverage rates are low throughout most populations in China. Factors influencing low coverage rates, including population-specific hepatitis B vaccination barriers, may inform policies that promote vaccination. A cross-sectional survey of residents from 43 communities assessed their vaccination status and identified associated factors via uni- and multivariable logistic regression and subgroup analyses. In total, 11,280 of 36,007 respondents received a hepatitis B vaccine, indicating a 31.33% coverage rate. Multivariable logistic regression revealed non-Beijing (odds ratio (OR) = 0.81; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.76–0.85) and residents who self-rated their health as very healthy (OR = 0.82; 95% CI: 0.68–0.99) were unlikely to be vaccinated. Farmers (OR = 1.68; 95% CI: 1.51–1.86), commerce and service workers (OR = 1.82; 95% CI, 1.63–2.04), government employees (OR = 1.56; 95% CI: 1.38–1.77), professionals and technicians (OR = 1.85; 95% CI: 1.63–2.09), and students (OR = 1.69; 95% CI: 1.10–2.59) had increased hepatitis B vaccination rates. The multivariable assessment revealed hepatitis B vaccination coverage rates are associated with confirmed or suspected family cases, vaccination unwillingness or uncertainty, and unawareness of its prevention of the hepatitis B virus. Low hepatitis B vaccination coverage rates among Beijing subpopulations highlight the need for improved strategies, including those that target specific populations.

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Pregnant women’s hepatitis B vaccination coverage in Nigeria: a national pilot cross-sectional study

Therapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy ◽

10.1177/25151355211032595 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. 251513552110325

Author(s):

George Uchenna Eleje ◽

Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba ◽

Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu ◽

Ayyuba Rabiu ◽

Olabisi Morebise Loto ◽

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Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Level Of Education

Objective: To determine the hepatitis B vaccination coverage, full-dose (⩾3) coverage and the associated factors affecting uptake among pregnant women. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal care in six tertiary hospitals across all the geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Pregnant women who consented to the study completed screening questions about their hepatitis B vaccination status and coverage. The main outcome measures were hepatitis B vaccination coverage rate, dose, and factors affecting uptake. Bivariate analysis was performed by the chi-square test and conditional logistic regression analysis was used to determine variables associated with uptake of the vaccination. Odds ratios (ORs) and adjusted odds ratios (aORs) were calculated and statistical significance was accepted when p-value was < 0.05. Results: Of 159 pregnant women who completed the interview questions, 21 [13.2%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 7.9–18.5%] were vaccinated for hepatitis B for one to three doses. The numbers of doses received were: three doses (8/159, 5.0%), two doses (5/159, 3.1%), and one dose (8/159, 5.0%). The reasons for non-uptake of vaccination included: lack of awareness of the vaccine 83/138 (60.1%), inadequate access to vaccine 11/138 (8.0%), and positivity to hepatitis B virus 10/138 (7.2%). The uptake of hepatitis B vaccination was significantly affected by the level of education (OR 0.284, 95% CI 0.08–1.01, p = 0.041), but in multivariable logistic regression, adjusted for confounders, the association between hepatitis B vaccination and participants’ level of education (aOR 3.09; 95% CI 0.95–10.16; p = 0.061) did not remain significant. Conclusions: In Nigeria, the national hepatitis B vaccination coverage among pregnant women appears poor, with the full-dose coverage even poorer. The level of education was not positively associated with uptake of hepatitis B vaccination, while lack of awareness of the vaccine was the commonest reason for non-uptake. Funding: TETFund National Research Fund 2019 (grant number TETFund/DR&D/CE/NRF/STI/33).

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Decrease in Anti-HBs Antibodies over Time in Medical Students and Healthcare Workers after Hepatitis B Vaccination

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2017/1327492 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

H. V. Sahana ◽

N. Sarala ◽

S. R. Prasad

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽

Occupational Hazards ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

B Virus ◽

Antibody Titres

Background. Hepatitis B is one of the most important occupational hazards among healthcare workers (HCWs). This study aimed to measure the anti-HBs titres among the medical students and HCWs vaccinated against hepatitis B virus and to determine the association between anti-HBs levels and time since vaccination. Materials and Methods. In this cross-sectional study, medical students and healthcare workers who had received all three doses of hepatitis B vaccination and completed at least six months after vaccination since the last dose were included. 3 ml blood was collected from subjects (n=340) and anti-HBs titre was estimated using ELISA. Results. A total of 340/400 subjects were aged between 18 and 60 years; 204 were females and 136 males. The median and interquartile range for time since vaccination were 5 and 5 years, respectively. Duration since vaccination was ≤5 years in 223 (65.5%), 6–10 years in 84 (24.7%), and >10 years in 33 (9.70%); among them, antibody titres were >10 mIU/ml in 94.1%, 79.7%, and 72.7% subjects, respectively. There was significant decline in antibody titres as duration of postvaccination increased. Conclusion. The proportion of subjects who were unprotected after 5 and 10 years after vaccination were 20% and 27%, respectively. The need for a booster dose can be made mandatory at least for healthcare professionals.

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