Determinants of universal adolescent hepatitis B vaccine uptake.
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Abstract
The UK is currently considering the introduction of universal hepatitis B vaccination. This study of determinants of vaccine uptake among school based adolescents shows that living in areas of high deprivation, commonly associated with injecting drug risk behaviours, was the most important factor, with statistically significant lower odds of receiving three doses. This was less pronounced for receipt of two doses. Thus, there are implications for future policy; if universal vaccination is approved, a licensed two dose schedule would be most appropriate in this setting.
Medical subject headings
- Adolescent Behavior
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B Vaccines
- Patient Acceptance of Health Care
- Vaccination