Hepatitis B vaccination coverage among healthcare workers in Italy

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 1998 Oct;19(10):789-91. doi: 10.1086/647727.

Abstract

In 1996, the vaccination coverage against hepatitis B virus among 3,157 healthcare workers in Italy was inversely related to the level of hepatitis B virus endemicity in the area of residence. Youngest age and lowest years of employment were independent predictors of the likelihood of vaccine acceptance.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Female
  • Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Hospitals, Public
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Odds Ratio
  • Personnel, Hospital*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Vaccines