Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
The aim of the study was to evaluate HBV immunization status and anti-HBs titer among …

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) among healthcare workers
(HCWs) in hospitals in developing countries is high. However, the vaccination status of …

Background: The risk of transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) to healthcare workers
(HCWs) is well known. Under current European Union (EU) legislation, all employers should …

Background: Health care workers are at increased risk of occupational exposure to hepatitis
B virus (HBV) infection. REASSESSMENT FOR REVACCINATION of such high-risk persons …

Healthcare workers (HCW) are exposed to preventable infectious diseases, notably hepatitis
B (HB). The aim of this study was to determine the immunity of HCW against hepatitis B. We …

Background. Hepatitis B is one of the most important occupational hazards among
healthcare workers (HCWs). This study aimed to measure the anti‐HBs titres among the …

Health care personnel are at high risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission. The aim of
the present study was to investigate hepatitis B (HB) knowledge and vaccination acceptance …

The risk of contracting HBV by health care workers (HCW) is four‐times greater than that of
general adult population. Studies have demonstrated that vaccine‐induced protection …

Abstract Purpose: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus
(HBV) infection through occupational exposure which is preventable through hepatitis B …

Background: The hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination policy for health care workers (HCW)
started in Belgium in 1983. An update of vaccination coverage and rates of seroconversion …