Uptake of the hepatitis B vaccine among brothel-based female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatitis B is a significant health problem worldwide, particularly among high-risk groups such as female sex workers (FSWs). In Uganda, it is highly recommended that FSWs receive the hepatitis B vaccine. However, there is limited evidence of the level of uptake of the hepatitis B vaccine and associated factors among FSWs in Uganda. This study aimed to assess hepatitis B vaccine uptake and associated factors among FSWs in Kampala district, Uganda.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from 400 FSWs in Kampala, Uganda. We utilized a researcher-developed digitized semi-structured questionnaire and employed multistage sampling to enroll participants. Data analysis was performed using STATA version 14.0. Continuous data were expressed as mean and sta

SUBMITTER: Nakiggala J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11619125 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature