Objective: This observational retrospective study aims at verifying hepatitis-B-virus (HBV) vaccination coverage in students vaccinated before and after 1992, in order to optimize health surveillance and vaccination recall. Methods: Vaccination status was evaluated using the anti-HBs antibody titer (anti-HBs). Student t-test and the chi-square test were performed to identify the average age and the difference in antibody coverage between the two genders and in the two populations analyzed. Results: Our study outlined a prevalence of 21.83% uncovered trainees among those vaccinated at age 12 and 45.03% among those vaccinated in neonatal age. Conclusion: In conclusion, our data showed persistent protection against HBV infection in healthcare students.
Di Giampaolo, L., Costantini, E., Di Nicola, M., Porreca, A., D'Amore, G., Coppeta, L., et al. (2022). “Titer of anti-HBs in health professions trainees: prevalence of antibody coverage in a University of Central Italy”. HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS, 18(1) [10.1080/21645515.2021.1886805].
“Titer of anti-HBs in health professions trainees: prevalence of antibody coverage in a University of Central Italy”
D'Amore G.;Coppeta L.;
2022-01-01
Abstract
Objective: This observational retrospective study aims at verifying hepatitis-B-virus (HBV) vaccination coverage in students vaccinated before and after 1992, in order to optimize health surveillance and vaccination recall. Methods: Vaccination status was evaluated using the anti-HBs antibody titer (anti-HBs). Student t-test and the chi-square test were performed to identify the average age and the difference in antibody coverage between the two genders and in the two populations analyzed. Results: Our study outlined a prevalence of 21.83% uncovered trainees among those vaccinated at age 12 and 45.03% among those vaccinated in neonatal age. Conclusion: In conclusion, our data showed persistent protection against HBV infection in healthcare students.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
