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

Faithful Miebaka Daniel Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka Victoria Ezinne Emeruwa Rosette Chidera Oti-Ashong Gabriel Oluwafemi Falaiye

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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 high-income countries. Challenges to vaccine uptake include availability, demanding schedules with frequent unit rotations hindering access, high cost of acquiring shots, and stock shortages resulting in missed opportunities. Mandatory, cost-free HBV vaccinations for HCWs, supported by legislation, international aid, and digital reminders, could ensure self-protection and safety while contributing to the global objective of eradicating HBV by 2030.

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Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine

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Faithful Miebaka Daniel

Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka

Victoria Ezinne Emeruwa

Rosette Chidera Oti-Ashong

Gabriel Oluwafemi Falaiye

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Daniel, F.M., Ukoaka, B.M., Emeruwa, V.E., Oti-Ashong, R.C., Falaiye, G.O. (2024). Addressing vaccination gaps among healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: the role of mandatory Hepatitis B vaccination. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00652-x

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Tahun Terbit: 2024
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.1186/s41182-024-00652-x
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