HEPATITIS B VACCINATION STATUS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND OCCUPATIONAL RISK FACTORS AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS OF PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN

Authors

  • Dr Jaweria Farman House Officer, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar Author
  • Dr Maleeha Khan House Officer, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar Author
  • Dr Aqsa Hussain House Officer, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar Author
  • Dr Asma Bibi House Officer, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar Author
  • Ayesha Afridi House Officer, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar Author
  • Dr Hooria Malik House Officer, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar Author
  • Raheela Amin Professor, Chairperson, Department of Community Medicine, Khyber Girls Medical College, Peshawar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65035/hgwywc48

Keywords:

Hepatitis B, vaccination status, healthcare workers, occupational risk, knowledge, attitudes, barriers, Peshawar

Abstract

Background: Hepatitis B virus presents a major problem as an occupational risk to healthcare workers (HCWs) in Pakistan, where the vaccination coverage rates do not reach the optimal levels despite the availability of an effective vaccine.

Purpose: The aim of the study is to identify the status of HCWs vaccinated against hepatitis B in three large tertiary care hospitals across Peshawar and further assess knowledge, perceptions, work-related variables, and obstacles to vaccination.

Materials and Methods: The study is a descriptive cross-sectional study that was carried out between May, 2024 to September, 2024. After conducting informed consent, actually 300 HCWs (doctors, nurses, technicians) of three tertiary hospitals of Peshawar were interviewed face to face using structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were employed in the analysis of data.

Findings: The average vaccination rate was 65.3 with the highest rate in nurses (76%), then doctors (64%) and technicians (44%). Threat of disease was the principal driving factor (52.3) and time shortage (48.1) was the major impediment. The level of knowledge was high (97%), and the positive attitude was present.

Conclusion: Vaccination coverage is medium and decreasing, with employment differences and logistics. Policies and educational programs are required to be mandatory to enhance uptake. 

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Published

2025-12-29

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)

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HEPATITIS B VACCINATION STATUS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND OCCUPATIONAL RISK FACTORS AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS OF PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN. (2025). Journal of Medical & Health Sciences Review, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.65035/hgwywc48