Hepatitis B vaccination status and associated factors among undergraduate students of Makerere University College of Health Sciences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatitis B is a global health problem. Trainees in the health-related fields are exposed to occupational risk of Hepatitis B Virus. In Uganda, there is scarcity of information on vaccination among students in health-care. The objective of this study was to assess hepatitis B vaccination status of the students and factors associated.

Methods and findings

This was a cross sectional study, conducted at Makerere University College of Health Sciences among undergraduate students who were eligible. A self-report on Hepatitis B vaccination status and various characteristics were collected on each participant, using a standardized structured self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were computed, bivariate and multivariate analysis were done using Stata 14

SUBMITTER: Wibabara Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6450609 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature