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July 30, 2026Tropical Diseases Travel Medicine and VaccinesOpen Access

Self-reported hepatitis B vaccination uptake and associated factors among adults in a tertiary hospital, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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SAStephen Olaide AremuAAAdamu Ishaku AkyalaYNYakubu Boyi Ngwai

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Cross-sectional study examines vaccination uptake and associated factors in adults, indicating barriers to completion.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess hepatitis B vaccination uptake and identify associated factors among adults attending a tertiary hospital in Nigeria.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted with 1,200 adults at Federal Medical Centre, Keffi.
  • Data collected via structured questionnaire on socio-demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and vaccination.
  • Statistical analysis performed using chi-square and Fisher's exact tests.
  • 93.5% reported receiving at least one dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
  • Only 22.3% completed the recommended three-dose schedule.
  • Significant barriers identified include high cost, inadequate access, and fear of side effects.

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Aremu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6af58260e2b924d3ea1f8bhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-026-00311-5
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