An audit of hepatitis B vaccination status, knowledge and attitudes among healthcare professionals at northwest general hospital Peshawar

Wasim Khan; Faizan Ahmed; Usama Hidayat; Ahmad Reshad Payenda; Mehtab Ali; Shahid Khan; Ateeq Ur Rehman; Emad Khan; Khadija Rahim; Bushra Haider

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20250229

Authors

Wasim Khan Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9729-8860
Faizan Ahmed Department of Cardiology, Peshawar General Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan
Usama Hidayat Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar, Pakistan
Ahmad Reshad Payenda Department of Neurosurgery, Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar, Pakistan
Mehtab Ali Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar, Pakistan
Shahid Khan Department of Plastic Surgery, Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar, Pakistan
Ateeq Ur Rehman Department of Plastic Surgery, Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar, Pakistan
Emad Khan Department of Pharmacology, Northwest School of Medicine, Peshawar, Pakistan
Khadija Rahim Department of Physiotherapy, Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar, Pakistan
Bushra Haider Department of Medical Professional Education, Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20250229

Keywords:

Knowledge, Attitude, Healthcare professionals, Hepatitis B vaccination

Abstract

Background: This clinical audit assessed healthcare professionals’ (HCPs’) knowledge, awareness, and attitudes regarding hepatitis B vaccination at northwest general hospital Peshawar, Pakistan.

Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to HCPs (n=212) including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, technicians, and lab personnel. The questionnaire assessed demographics, vaccination status, knowledge of hepatitis B transmission and prevention, and attitudes towards the vaccine. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results: The study found that while a majority of healthcare professionals (HCPs) were vaccinated against hepatitis B, many had not received the full recommended dose. Specifically, 84.9% of HCPs reported being vaccinated, but only 45.8% had received the full three doses. Despite a high perceived risk of exposure, only 24.5% of HCPs had participated in recent hepatitis B training. This suggested that there is a need for improved education and awareness programs regarding hepatitis B prevention among healthcare workers.

Conclusions: While a majority of HCPs reported being vaccinated against hepatitis B, knowledge about the complete vaccination schedule and the importance of training was limited. Efforts are needed to improve vaccination completion rates and address knowledge gaps through training programs.

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