Addressing vaccination gaps among healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: the role of mandatory Hepatitis B vaccination

Addressing vaccination gaps among healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: the role of mandatory Hepatitis B vaccination

Abstract Hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses a significant public health threat, particularly in developing countries with high endemicity but poor vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs). Needlestick injuries increase HCWs' risk, yet only about 42% of HCWs are fully vaccinated compared to 97% in...

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Main Authors: Faithful Miebaka Daniel, Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka, Victoria Ezinne Emeruwa, Rosette Chidera Oti-Ashong, Gabriel Oluwafemi Falaiye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Mandatory vaccinations
Hepatitis B virus
Needlestick injuries
Developing countries
Health personnel
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00652-x
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