Predictors of completion of a hepatitis B vaccination schedule in attendees at a primary health care centre.

摘要: Background: In Australia, rates of hepatitis B (HBV) transmission continue to be higher in certain populations, including commercial sex workers and injecting drug users (IDU). This study aims identify predictors completion a HBV vaccination schedule ‘high-risk’ attendees primary health care centre Sydney. Methods: All clients who attended Kirketon Road Centre, located Kings Cross, Sydney, with no evidence immunity were included the cohort. The design was observational historical controls. main outcome measure three-dose vaccine period. Results: Among 2085 received first vaccination, 1013 (49%) second 435 (21%) third vaccination. Univariate analysis found that significant intention administer an accelerated (OR 1.49, P = 0.004), not being IDU 1.29, 0.02) shorter time between visit dose 1.24, for trend <0.0001); however, on multivariate analysis, longer predictor completion. Conclusion: Implementation improved but they still low, despite provision free service specifically targeting needs workers, other marginalised populations. Increasing uptake Australian adults is important public issue only prevention also future application potential vaccines, those against HIV C.