Low Hepatitis B vaccination rates among medical students in South Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Current and future healthcare professionals, such as medical students, are at risk of contracting Hepatitis B virus infection. Vaccination against Hepatitis B is an effective means of prevention. However, studies have reported variable vaccination rates among medical students from different regions of South Asia. Understanding vaccination rates and barriers can guide effective interventions to protect future doctors. Therefore, we aimed to find out the vaccination rate among medical students in South Asia.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, and other sources) beginning from inception to July 15, 2024. Observational studies reporting vac

SUBMITTER: Lamichhane R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11936159 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature