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. 2024 May 10;6(19):431-436.
doi: 10.46234/ccdcw2024.081.

Occurrence and Reduction of Hepatitis B Vaccine Hesitancy Among Medical University Students - Shanxi Province, China, 2020

Huijuan Kong  1   2   3 , Xufeng Cui  1   2   3 , Ying Zhang  1   2   3 , Qiang Xue  1 , Jing Shi  1   2   3 , Tian Yao  2   4 , Yana Guo  1   2   3 , Xiuyang Xu  1   2   3 , Suping Wang  1   2   3 , Yongliang Feng  1   2   3
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Occurrence and Reduction of Hepatitis B Vaccine Hesitancy Among Medical University Students - Shanxi Province, China, 2020

Huijuan Kong et al. China CDC Wkly. .

Abstract

What is already known about this topic?: Previous research has primarily examined the issue of hepatitis B vaccine hesitancy in migrant workers and other adult populations. However, there is a lack of studies that have specifically investigated the prevalence of hepatitis B vaccine hesitancy among university students.

What is added by this report?: In this study, 19.84% of students expressed hesitancy towards receiving the hepatitis B immunization. A negative correlation was observed between hepatitis B vaccine hesitancy and knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to hepatitis B. Conversely, a positive relationship was identified between hepatitis B-related knowledge and attitudes and practices.

What are the implications for public health practice?: This study examines the factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy towards hepatitis B at a medical university in China. The results have significant implications for developing strategies to improve hepatitis B vaccination rates.

Keywords: Hepatitis B; Medical University Students; Structured Equation Modeling; Vaccine Hesitancy.

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