Is vaccination against hepatitis B a reality among Primary Health Care workers?

Authors

  • Fernanda Marques da Costa Faculdade de Saúde Ibituruna
  • Andréa Maria Eleutério de Barros Lima Martins Faculdades Unidas do Norte de Minas
  • Pedro Eleutério dos Santos Neto Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
  • Duran Nunes de Pinho Veloso Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
  • Vilma Soares Magalhães Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
  • Raquel Conceição Ferreira Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Faculdade de Odontologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000100005

Keywords:

Hepatitis B, Vaccination, Occupational Health, Primary Health Care

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To verify the prevalence and factors associated with vaccination against hepatitis B among Primary Health Care workers in Montes Claros/MG. METHOD: A cross-sectional, analytic study was undertaken. Data were collected through a form, which contained sociodemographic, occupational, general health and behavioral variables. Associations were investigated through bivariate analysis and Poisson's multivariate regression, using SPSS 17.0. RESULTS: 95.5% answered the question about vaccination; 47.5% did not complete the vaccination scheme. The prevalence of vaccinated professionals was lower among older workers, who were hired, did not participate in occupational health updates and consumed alcohol. Prevalence levels were higher among professionals with more years of education and who reported contact with piercing and cutting instruments . CONCLUSIONS: Professional education, knowledge and perception of infection risks are important determinants of the vaccination scheme. Instability at work may lead to negligence and negligent behaviors may repeat themselves. The characterization of professionals who did not get vaccinated will direct educative actions in occupational health.

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Published

2013-02-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Is vaccination against hepatitis B a reality among Primary Health Care workers? . (2013). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 21(1), 316-324. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000100005