Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage of Preschool Children in Libreville, Gabon: Prevalence and Determining Factors

Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage of Preschool Children in Libreville, Gabon: Prevalence and Determining Factors

Objective We aimed to assess hepatitis B vaccination coverage (vaccine coverage) among preschool children in Libreville, Gabon, and determine associated factors. Methods A cross-sectional study was done evaluating hepatitis B vaccination records, by cluster random sampling of children aged 4 months...

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Published in:Indian pediatrics Vol. 59; no. 4; pp. 290 - 292
Main Authors: Minto’o, S., Kamgaing, E. Kuissi, Bisvigou, U., Loembe, F. C., ZouaNze, D., Ngoungou, E., Ategbo, S. J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New Delhi Springer India 15-04-2022
Springer Verlag
Subjects:
Child, Preschool
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Gabon
Gabon - epidemiology
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - epidemiology
Hepatitis B - prevention & control
Hepatitis B Vaccines
Humans
Immunization Programs
Infant
Life Sciences
Male
Maternal and Child Health
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Prevalence
Research Paper
Santé publique et épidémiologie
Vaccination
Vaccination Coverage
Gabon
vaccination coverage
national immunization
Africa
pre-school children
WHO
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Summary:Objective We aimed to assess hepatitis B vaccination coverage (vaccine coverage) among preschool children in Libreville, Gabon, and determine associated factors. Methods A cross-sectional study was done evaluating hepatitis B vaccination records, by cluster random sampling of children aged 4 months to 5 years from 5 medical centres Results Of the 500 children (243 males) included, we found a hepatitis B vaccine coverage of 78.6% (95% CI 75% to 82.2%). Factors significantly associated with vaccine coverage included parental confidence in the vaccine (OR=2.2;95% CI 1.4–5.5), the number of children at home lower than the median (aOR=1.6; 95% CI; 1.3–3.7). and working mothers/fathers. Conclusion Hepatitis B vaccine coverage in Libreville is lower than WHO objectives. Healthcare providers have a crucial role in building up confidence among parents.
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ISSN:0019-6061
0974-7559
DOI:10.1007/s13312-022-2493-6