Table 4 Reasons for non-vaccination status among health care personnel at Muhimbili National Hospital (n = 150)
Reasons | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
I have never heard about the vaccine before | 7 (4.7) |
The vaccine is not available at my working place | 44 (29.3) |
I have not been offered a chance for HBV vaccination | 98 (65.3) |
I have no time for hepatitis B vaccination, very busy schedule | 27 (18.0) |
I am very careful, I observe standard precautions when I work | 70 (46.7) |
There is no enough education concerning HBV vaccination | 62 (41.3) |
I can’t afford the HBV vaccine | 21 (14.0) |
I was found infected on initial screening | 8 (5.3) |
I had HBsAb already on screening | 10 (6.7) |