Hepatitis B vaccination coverage and associated factors among adults in Somalia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a significant global health concern with substantial morbidity and mortality. Although effective vaccines exist, vaccination coverage remains suboptimal in many low- and middle-income countries, including Somalia. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to assess Coverage of the complete hepatitis B vaccination series and identify associated demographic, occupational, and health-related factors among Somali adults.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted in Somalia from April 2024 to November 2024. Data were collected through structured face-to-face interviews and validated with hospital records at multiple healthcare institutions, universities, and community settings. Hepatitis B coverage was defined as completion of

SUBMITTER: -Tuuryare SAH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613772 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature