| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2404747 | Vaccine | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
To determine the vaccination coverage for HBV and the prevalence of anti-HBc, an anonymous sero-survey of surgical/gynecologic nurses from 16 randomly selected hospitals in West Pomerania, Poland, was conducted. Among the 403 participants of whom HBV vaccination had been indicated, the vaccination coverage was 100%. The anti-HBc prevalence was 16.4%; with length of employment being associated with increased odds of being infected. The data obtained underscore the importance of hepatitis B vaccination for HCWs. This study documents the ability to obtain 100% vaccination coverage in nursing staff, an important goal in reducing the risk of HBV infection in this and other health care worker populations.
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Authors
M. Ganczak, M. Ostrowski, Z. Szych, M. Korzeń,