Vaccination Uptake and Awareness of a Free Hepatitis B Vaccination Program Among Female Commercial Sex Workers

Baars, Jessica E.; Boon, Brigitte; Garretsen, H.F.L.; Mheen, Dike van de

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“…Health professionals, community health workers, teachers, volunteers and local media have a huge responsibility to address the knowledge gaps and in addressing the myths related to the subject. This problem has been observed in other south and south-east Asian countries (20,21). Community health workers have good rapport with the communities and therefore their knowledge as well as the role needs to be strengthened in this regard (22).…”

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Knowledge about hepatitis B vaccination among women of childbearing age: a cross-sectional study from a rural district of Punjab, Pakistan

Noreen

Kumar

2015

Easter Mediterr Health J

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Pakistan is considered as an intermediate zone of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, with an estimated population prevalence of 2-7%. This study assessed knowledge about HBV and vaccination among women of childbearing age in a rural setting of Punjab province, Pakistan. In 2012 a cross-sectional, community-based survey of 430 women was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. Less than half of the women (43%) surveyed had correct knowledge about HBV vaccination, and knowledge was especially poor among the low socioeconomic groups. Age, level of education and obstetric history of the respondents were significantly associated with knowledge about HBV and its vaccination. The main sources of information regarding HBV vaccination were lady health workers (53%) and traditional birth attendants (22%). Health promotion and behaviour change campaigns highlighting the importance of hepatitis B vaccine need to be designed to meet the needs of rural areas where women have little exposure to the mass media. Systems and Policy, Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan (Correspondence to R. Kumar: ramesh@hsa.edu.pk). RÉSUMÉ Le Pakistan est considéré comme une zone intermédiaire pour l'infection par le virus de l'hépatite B, et l'on estime que la prévalence dans la population est comprise entre 2 et 7 %. La présente étude a évalué les connaissances sur le virus de l'hépatite B et la vaccination chez des femmes en âge de procréer en milieu rural dans la province du Pendjab (Pakistan). En 2012, une enquête communautaire transversale a été menée auprès de 430 femmes au moyen d'un questionnaire semi-structuré. Moins de la moitié des femmes (43 %) ayant participé à l'enquête avaient des connaissances exactes sur la vaccination contre le virus de l'hépatite B, et les connaissances étaient particulièrement médiocres dans les groupes socioéconomiques inférieurs. L'âge, le niveau d'études et les antécédents obstétricaux des répondantes étaient significativement associés aux connaissances sur le virus de l'hépatite B et la vaccination. Les principales sources d'informations sur la vaccination contre le virus de l'hépatite B étaient les femmes agents de santé (53 %) et les accoucheuses traditionnelles (22 %). Des campagnes de promotion de la santé et de modification des comportements soulignant l'importance de la vaccination contre le virus de l'hépatite B sont à élaborer pour répondre aux besoins des zones rurales, où les femmes sont peu exposées aux médias. 1 Department of Health

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Knowledge about hepatitis B vaccination among women of childbearing age: a cross-sectional study from a rural district of Punjab, Pakistan

Noreen

Kumar

2015

Easter Mediterr Health J

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“…In Hong Kong, adults born before 1988 have to pay to receive hepatitis B vaccination. Previous studies have examined the factors associated with uptake of the hepatitis B vaccine by adolescents [14] and highrisk groups, such as healthcare workers, commercial sex workers, injecting drug users, and sexually transmitted disease clinic attendees [15][16][17][18][19]. However, there is paucity of information concerning hepatitis B vaccination uptake in women in the reproductive age group, and especially in women who are planning pregnancy.…”

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Determinants of hepatitis B vaccine uptake among pregnant Chinese women in Hong Kong

Chan

Suen

Lao

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International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

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“…Despite this policy, hepatitis B vaccination coverage is still low among its target demographics (5,(9)(10)(11)(12) . Thus, some strategies have been suggested for this population subgroups, such as the use of accelerated schedules and vaccination at the workplace (13)(14) . The objective of this study was to assess predictive factors for noncompletion of the hepatitis B vaccination schedule in female sex workers in the Teresina, Northeastern Brazil.…”

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Low completion rate of hepatitis B vaccination in female sex workers

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How to cite this article: Magalhães RLB, Teles SA, Reis RK, Galvão MTG, Gir E. Low completion rate of hepatitis B vaccination in female sex workers.Rev Bras Enferm [Internet]. 2017;70(3):489-94. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0567Submission: 10-24-2016 Approval: 11-04-2016 ABSTRACT Objective: to assess predictive factors for noncompletion of the hepatitis B vaccination schedule in female sex workers in the city of Teresina, Northeastern Brazil. Method: 402 women were interviewed and, for those who did not wish to visit specialized sites, or did not know their hepatitis B vaccination status, the vaccine was offered at their workplaces. Bi-and multivariate analyses were performed to identify potential predictors for noncompletion of the vaccination schedule. Results: of the 284 women eligible for vaccination, 258 (90.8%) received the second dose, 157/258 (60.8%) and 68/258 (26.3%) received the second and third doses, respectively. Working at clubs and consuming illicit drugs were predictors for noncompletion of the vaccination schedule. Conclusion: the high acceptability of the vaccine's fi rst dose, associated with low completion rates of the vaccination schedule in sex workers, shows the need for more persuasive strategies that go beyond offering the vaccine at their workplaces. Descriptors: Sex workers; Immunization; Hepatitis B; Women; Vulnerable Populations. RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar fatores preditores de não completude do esquema vacinal contra hepatite B em mulheres que se prostituem em Teresina, Nordeste do Brasil. Método: Um total de 402 mulheres foi entrevistado e, para as que se negaram a irem a lugares especializados, ou desconheciam sua situação vacinal contra hepatite B, a vacina foi oferecida no local do trabalho. Análises bi e multivariadas foram realizadas para identifi car potenciais preditores de não completude do esquema vacinal. Resultados: Das 284 mulheres elegíveis para vacinação, 258 (90,8%) receberam a primeira dose, 157/258 (60,8%) e 68/258 (26,3%) receberam a segunda e terceira doses. Trabalhar em boates e consumir drogas ilícitas foram preditores de não completude do esquema vacinal (p<0,05). Conclusão: A elevada aceitabilidade da primeira dose da vacina, associada à baixa completude do esquema vacinal em profi ssionais do sexo, evidencia a necessidade de estratégia mais persuasiva que vá além da oferta da vacina no local de trabalho. Descritores: Profi ssionais do Sexo; Imunização; Hepatite B; Mulheres; População Vulnerável. RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar factores predictores del no completamiento del esquema de vacunación contra la hepatitis B en mujeres que se prostituyen en Teresina, noreste de Brasil. Método: Fueron entrevistadas 402 mujeres. Para las que se negaron a ir a lugares especializados o desconocían su situación de vacunación contra la hepatitis B, la vacuna fue ofrecida en lugar de trabajo. Fueron efectuados análisis multivariados para identifi car potenciales predictores del no completamiento del esquema de vacunación. Resultados: de las 284 mujeres elegibles p...

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Vaccination Uptake and Awareness of a Free Hepatitis B Vaccination Program Among Female Commercial Sex Workers

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Knowledge about hepatitis B vaccination among women of childbearing age: a cross-sectional study from a rural district of Punjab, Pakistan

Knowledge about hepatitis B vaccination among women of childbearing age: a cross-sectional study from a rural district of Punjab, Pakistan

Determinants of hepatitis B vaccine uptake among pregnant Chinese women in Hong Kong

Low completion rate of hepatitis B vaccination in female sex workers

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