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Determinants of hepatitis B vaccine uptake among pregnant Chinese women in Hong Kong
Author(s) -
Chan Oi Ka,
Suen Stephen Sik Hung,
Lao Terence TzuHsi,
Leung Viola Kit Tong,
Yeung Sik Wing,
Leung Tak Yeung
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/j.ijgo.2009.03.043
Subject(s) - medicine , hepatitis b , vaccination , hepatitis b vaccine , family medicine , public health , environmental health , cross sectional study , family history , hepatitis , pregnancy , pediatrics , obstetrics , immunology , hepatitis b virus , nursing , hbsag , virus , pathology , biology , genetics
Objective To determine the prevalence of a history of hepatitis B vaccination among pregnant Chinese women in Hong Kong, and to identify factors associated with vaccine uptake at their own expense. Methods A prospective, cross‐sectional survey was conducted in a university obstetric unit in Hong Kong. Pregnant Chinese women who attended the prenatal clinic were invited to complete a self‐administered questionnaire, which requested details of their history of hepatitis B vaccination and sociodemographic characteristics. Results The prevalence of hepatitis B vaccine uptake was 33%. The following factors were associated with higher hepatitis B vaccine uptake: employment as a healthcare worker; a higher education level; higher monthly family income; routine medical checkups; and premarital checkups. Conclusion The findings suggest that the public has insufficient awareness of hepatitis B infection in the community and that providing better information and education to the general public is necessary.