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Occupational exposure and hepatitis B vaccination among health care workers
Fernanda de Oliveira Souza1, Tânia Maria de Araújo2
1Health Department, Health, Education and Work Unit, Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia (Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia - UFRB) - Santo Antônio de Jesus (BA), Brazil.
Background:
Through its vaccination schedules, the National Immunization Program ensures immunization against hepatitis B gratis to health care professionals at high risk for infection at the workplace.
Objective:
To analyze the association between variables related to occupational exposure and complete hepatitis B vaccination schedule.
Method:
Cross-sectional study with 3,084 primary care and medium complexity health care workers from five municipalities in the state of Bahia, Brazil.
Results:
The factors associated with complete hepatitis B vaccination schedule on bivariate analysis were: contact with biological materials, preparation of medications, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), search for orientation after a work accident and skill demands.
Conclusions:
Workers in the health sector resist adhering to some preventive measures. Strategies to encourage vaccination might be enhanced by creating room for discussion at work on the burden to which employees are exposed. Plans and policies for workers' health should be formulated in the light of governmental policies set for the overall population.
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