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September 10, 2024CureusOpen Access

Insights Into Hepatitis B Awareness and Vaccination Trends Among Healthcare Providers: A Comprehensive Study

Lavanya Balaji Tasneem Banu Abiramasundari Vk Neelusree Prabhakaran

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Abstract

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses significant occupational risks to healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide. Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of HCWs regarding HBV infection and vaccination is crucial for developing effective preventive strategies. This study aims to assess the KAPs of the HCWs regarding HBV transmission, prevention, and vaccination in Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Tamil Nadu.

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Balaji et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e58ed8b6db64358752a986 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69067

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