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Table 3 Attitude towards HBV vaccine in the study population

From: Low hepatitis B vaccine uptake among surgical residents in Cameroon

Is HBV vaccine completely safe?

Yes

21 (42.9)

No

24 (49)

Do not know

4 (8.2)

Are you more at risk of HBV infection than the general population?

Yes

44 (89.8)

No

2 (4.1)

Do not know

3 (6.1)

Would you recommend HBV vaccine to another resident?

Yes

47 (95.9)

No

2 (4.1)

Do you think that HBV vaccination should be compulsory for all HCWs at risk?

Yes

45 (91.8)

No

4 (4.2)

  1. Values presented are absolute counts (percentages); HBV, hepatitis B virus; HCWs, healthcare workers.