Hepatitis B vaccine knowledge, uptake and associated factors among healthcare workers in public secondary facilities in Delta Central District, Nigeria
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: The study determined the knowledge of Hepatitis B vaccine, vaccination status and associated factors among healthcare workers in public secondary health facilities in the Delta Central Senatorial District, Nigeria. Design: A cross-sectional study. Settings: Healthcare workers employed in public secondary health facilities in the Delta Central District. Participants: Four hundred and sixteen participants. Main outcome measures: Knowledge of the Hepatitis B vaccine, vaccination status, and predictors of vaccine uptake. Results: Majority of the participants (78.0%) had good knowledge about the Hepatitis B vaccine. One hundred and seventeen participants (42.6%) were fully vaccinated. Age, sex, marital status, education level, cadre, and knowledge of HBV were significantly associated with vaccination status (p < 0.05). Factors associated with low uptake included being female [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 1.884; 95% CI 1.128-3.147], being a nurse (AOR 0.228; 95% CI: 0.071-0.737) and poor knowledge (AOR: 0.404; 95% CI: 0.184-0.889). Conclusion: This study showed a high level of knowledge about Hepatitis B vaccine, and a suboptimal vaccination rate among healthcare workers. Funding: No funding was acquired for the present research.
Source: Ghana Medical Journal
DOI: 10.4314/gmj.v59i3.6
Institution: Delta State University
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415030643