Hepatitis BScreening and Immunization Status among Gambian Healthcare Workers - A Pilot Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This pilot study, conducted at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital in The Gambia, assessed Hepatitis B immunity and vaccination coverage among 70 healthcare workers, revealing significant gaps in protection despite occupational exposure risks. Although 60% of individuals reported receiving at least one HBV vaccine dose, only 40% demonstrated immunity, and 65.5% of vaccinated individuals lacked protective antibodies. Older workers (42+ years) were disproportionately unvaccinated (60%), and overall HBV prevalence was 4.29%, rising to 7.1% among the unvaccinated. The study underscores the urgent need for systematic HBV screening, targeted vaccination, and post-vaccination monitoring to improve healthcare worker safety and reduce transmission.
Author: Abdoulie B Badjie
Institution: Atlantic International University
Language: English
Topic: Hepatitis B Virus Studies
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415168114
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