Research Article
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%) |
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