Barriers Against Hepatitis B Vaccination in High-Risk Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

ASLAN A. T., ŞAŞMAZER B., AYAR Y., Duran Z. C., AKOVA M.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol.33, no.5, pp.427-436, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/tjg.2022.21257
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.427-436
  • Keywords: Hepatitis B virus, immunity, risk groups, vaccination, VIRUS-INFECTION, NATURAL-HISTORY, ADVISORY-COMMITTEE, UNITED-STATES, RECOMMENDATIONS, PREVENTION, COST
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The hepatitis B vaccination has been strongly recommended by regulatory bodies. However, there are great discrepancies between routine practices and the recommendations of regulatory agencies in many countries. We aimed to identify the barriers against Hepatitis B Vaccination (HBV) for high-risk patients by comparing the awareness, attitude, and knowledge among vaccinated and unvaccinated patients.