Willingness to pay for hepatitis B immunoglobulin among pregnant women in Enugu metropolis, South-East, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatitis B immunoprophylaxis reduces the rate of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus infection and has effectively reduced the global burden of the hepatitis B virus infection. However, the cost of hepatitis B immunoglobulin could be prohibitive hampering adequate utilization in pregnancy and childbirth. Cost may affect pregnant women's willingness to pay (WTP) for the immunoglobulin. The WTP for hepatitis B immunoglobulin has not been critically studied in Enugu, Nigeria. The objective of the study was to determine the willingness of pregnant women to pay for hepatitis B immunoglobulin and to identify the predictors of the level of WTP among pregnant women in Enugu, Nigeria.

Methods

A cross-sectional study that involved 379 pregnant women who were

SUBMITTER: Enebe JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11895212 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature