Uptake of hepatitis B vaccination and its determinants among health care workers in a tertiary health facility in Enugu, South-East, Nigeria

Uptake of hepatitis B vaccination and its determinants among health care workers in a tertiary health facility in Enugu, South-East, Nigeria

Abstract Background Hepatitis B vaccination is the most effective method of prevention for hepatitis B virus infection. It is a major public health problem in Nigeria, and health workers are at increased risk. This study determined the uptake of hepatitis B vaccination and assessed its determinants...

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Main Authors: I. B. Omotowo, I. A. Meka, U. N. Ijoma, V. E. Okoli, O. Obienu, T. Nwagha, A. C. Ndu, D. O. Onodugo, L. C. Onyekonwu, E. O. Ugwu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Health care workers
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine
Nigeria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3191-9

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