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Hepatitis B vaccination coverage levels among nurses in Greece: need for improvement
Aikaterini G Toska1, Maria Saridi, Anastasios Giolis
1General Hospital of Corinth, Corinth, Greece.
Southern Medical Journal
|February 8, 2011
Summary
Hepatitis B vaccination coverage among nurses is low, with only 63.2% fully vaccinated. This leaves nearly 40% unprotected, highlighting an urgent need for improved vaccination strategies in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare epidemiology
- Infectious disease prevention
Background:
- Healthcare workers, particularly nurses, are at increased risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) exposure.
- Vaccination is a critical preventive measure against HBV infection in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine hepatitis B vaccination coverage among nurses in Greece.
- To identify factors influencing vaccination status among nurses.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 788 nurses from 17 Greek hospitals.
- Data collected via self-administered questionnaires.
Main Results:
- A total of 606 nurses (77.3%) completed the survey.
- Only 63.2% of nurses reported being fully vaccinated against hepatitis B.
- Higher vaccination rates were observed among female nurses and those working in Intensive Care Units (ICUs).
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of nurses (nearly 40%) remain unvaccinated and unprotected against hepatitis B.
- Current vaccination coverage is insufficient, necessitating more proactive strategies to enhance immunization rates among nurses.
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