Table 2 Knowledge, perception, and attitude towards hepatitis B vaccination (N=260)
| Â | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Is there an effective vaccine against hepatitis B virus? | ||
 Yes | 232 | 89.2 |
 No | 15 | 5.8 |
 Don’t know | 13 | 5.0 |
Should HBsAg test be carried out before taking hepatitis B vaccine? | ||
 Yes | 224 | 86.2 |
 No | 16 | 6.2 |
 Don’t know | 20 | 7.7 |
Can HBsAg-positive people receive the hepatitis B vaccine? | ||
 Yes | 103 | 39.6 |
 No | 112 | 43.1 |
 Don’t know | 45 | 17.3 |
Can HBsAg-negative people receive the hepatitis B vaccine? | ||
 Yes | 172 | 66.2 |
 No | 40 | 15.4 |
 Don’t know | 48 | 18.5 |
Can hepatitis B vaccine be given as PEP? | ||
 Yes | 114 | 43.8 |
 No | 74 | 28.5 |
 Don’t know | 72 | 27.7 |
What are some common contraindications to hepatitis B vaccine | ||
 Multiple sclerosis | 40 | 15.4 |
 Fever | 21 | 8.1 |
 HIV positive | 126 | 48.5 |
 Tuberculosis | 73 | 28.1 |
Can Hep B vaccine be used to treat acute Hep B infection | ||
 Yes | 131 | 50.4 |
 No | 90 | 34.6 |
 Don’t know | 39 | 15.0 |
Should Hep B vaccine should be given to health workers as part of work place safety | ||
 Yes | 244 | 93.8 |
 No | 13 | 5.0 |
 Don’t know | 3 | 1.2 |
How should health workers access the vaccine | ||
 They should pay for it | 20 | 7.7 |
 It should be free | 222 | 85.4 |
 It should be deducted from their salary over time | 18 | 6.9 |
How many doses are required for hepatitis B vaccination | ||
 1 dose | 21 | 8.1 |
 2 doses | 68 | 26.2 |
 3 doses | 165 | 63.5 |
 Others (specify) | 6 | 2.3 |
Is there a need for HBV antibody blood test after vaccination | ||
 Yes | 166 | 63.8 |
 No | 62 | 23.8 |
 Don’t know | 32 | 12.3 |
What percentage is someone protected after a full dose | ||
 100% protection | 161 | 61.9 |
 >90 % protection | 69 | 26.5 |
 <90 % protection | 30 | 11.5 |
For how long does the full dose of hepatitis b vaccine protect against HBV | ||
 <10 years | 58 | 22.3 |
 >10 years | 83 | 31.9 |
 Lifetime | 119 | 45.8 |
Need for booster dose after vaccination | ||
 Yes | 154 | 59.2 |
 No | 81 | 31.2 |
 Don’t know | 25 | 9.6 |