Knowledge of Hepatitis B Vaccine among Operating Room Personnel in Nigeria and Their Vaccination Status

Table 2

Knowledge of hepatitis B vaccine.

Are you aware of vaccination for hepatitis B
Yes	198 (86.8%)
No	30 (13.2%)
Total	228 (100%)
Hepatitis B vaccine should be given to ORP as part of work place safety
Yes	191 (83.8%)
No	13 (5.7%)
DNK	24 (10.5%)
Total	228 (100%)
Hepatitis B vaccine can be administered simultaneously with HBIG (the immunoglobulin) when indicated
Yes	102 (44.9%)
No	36 (15.9%)
DNK	89 ( 39.2%)
Total	227(100%)
When indicated as part of PEP, it should be administered within 24 hrs of exposure
Yes	116 (50.9%)
No	27 (11.8%)
DNK	85 (37.3%)
Total	227 (100%)
For complete protection, it consists of two doses at 0 and 6 months
Yes	55 (24.6%)
No	71 (31.7%)
DNK	98 (43.8)
Total	224 (100%)