title: Hepatitis B vaccination: a survey of health care workers' knowledge and acceptance.
abstract: The purpose of this survey was to determine methods to improve compliance and knowledge related to Hepatitis B vaccination. A self administered questionnaire was distributed to employees of a large metropolitan hospital. The survey asked for information about the health care workers' acceptance of Hepatitis B vaccination and knowledge of appropriate follow up after a significant blood exposure occurs. According to the results, 45% of employees at risk for contracting HBV have not received the vaccination. Findings related to the methods of follow up used by employees after a blood exposure indicate a lack of knowledge about HBV. The results of this survey support the need for further education about the risk of occupationally acquired HBV.
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authors: McKenzie
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006786:Hospitals, Urban; D006801:Humans; D010564:Personnel, Hospital
chemical_list: D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines