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Rahmani A, Montecucco A, Kusznir Vitturi B, Debarbieri N, Dini G, Durando P. Long-Term Effectiveness of Hepatitis B Vaccination in the Protection of Healthcare Students in Highly Developed Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:1841. [PMID: 36366350 PMCID: PMC9695994 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10111841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Hepatitis B virus represents an important global health problem. In highly developed countries, mass vaccination campaigns of newborns in recent decades have drastically reduced the proportion of carriers. However, workers exposed to blood and body fluids, including healthcare students, can be at risk of exposure. In order to assess the proportion of susceptible individuals in the specific population of healthcare students in highly developed countries, a systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to summarize the evidence on the persistence of humoral immune protection induced by the primary cycle of hepatitis B vaccination, as well as the proportion of true non-responders. Forty-six studies were included in the final analysis (52,749 participants). Overall, the seroprotection prevalence at the pre-exposure assessment was equal to 73.8% (95% CI 69.1-78.0); the prevalence of anamnestic response following the administration of a challenge dose was 90.9% (95% CI 87.7-93.3), demonstrating a high proportion of persistence of vaccination-induced immunity. Among those without evidence of anamnestic response, 5.0% (95% CI 2.1-11.5) were non-responders following the completion of a secondary immunization cycle. These findings demonstrate that the majority of healthcare students vaccinated with the complete HBV primary cycle maintain an effective humoral immunity against this pathogen for over two decades.
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- Alborz Rahmani
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- Occupational Medicine Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- Occupational Medicine Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- Occupational Medicine Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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Acikgoz A, Cimrin D, Kizildag S, Esen N, Balci P, Sayiner AA. Hepatitis A, B and C seropositivity among first-year healthcare students in western Turkey: a seroprevalence study. BMC Infect Dis 2020; 20:529. [PMID: 32698841 PMCID: PMC7374894 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-05247-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background The risk of viral hepatitis among healthcare students (HCSs) is greater than that among the general population. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the seroprevalence of the hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) among first-year HCSs at a university in Turkey and as a secondary objective, to determine the factors associated with HAV and HBV seropositivity. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed in first-year HCSs in Izmir, western Turkey. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire including items on sociodemographic characteristics, medical history, and hygiene. A total of 650 HCSs were tested for the HAV, HBV and HCV markers. Categorical variables were compared using the chi-square test. The association between independent variables and anti-HAV seropositivity and anti-HBs seropositivity was assessed by multinomial logistic regression analysis. Results The overall frequency of total anti-HAV seropositivity was 34.9%. HBsAg, total anti-HBc and anti-HBs seropositivity were found in 0.3, 1.2 and 93.7% of samples, respectively. All of the HCSs were negative for anti-HCV. Total anti-HAV seropositivity was found to be 1.73 times higher in those ≥21 years old, and it was 1.61 times higher in those who perceived their economic status to be average and 2.75 times higher in those who perceived their economic status to be low. Total anti-HAV seropositivity was found to be 4.37 times higher in those who lived in provinces with intermediate human development index levels. Total anti-HBs seropositivity was found to be 2.48 times higher in those ≤20 years old, and it was 2.13 times higher in those who perceived their economic status to be average. Conclusions Approximately two out of three HCSs were susceptible to HAV infection. Since HCSs are at high risk for HAV infection, they should be vaccinated before medical clerkships begin. Our results indicate that there is a high prevalence of anti-HBs seropositivity among HCSs. This result may be largely attributed to the implementation of a successful vaccination program in Turkey since 1998.
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- Ayla Acikgoz
- Vocational School of Healthcare, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, 35340, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Vocational School of Healthcare, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, 35340, Izmir, Turkey
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- Vocational School of Healthcare, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova, 35340, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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Ritscher AM, LeClair-Netzel M, Friedlander NJ, Howard Stewart DN, Wagner M, Kalscheur N, Caldera F, Hayney MS. Cross-sectional study of hepatitis B antibody status in health care workers immunized as children at an academic medical center in Wisconsin. Vaccine 2020; 38:1597-1600. [PMID: 31955961 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 12/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Individuals who received the hepatitis B vaccine series as young children are entering the healthcare workforce. Our study measured the persistence of antibody to the hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) at time of employment. Among 986 individuals born in 1991 or more recently with documentation of completion of the hepatitis B vaccine series, 51% had anti-HBs < 10mIU/ml. Of these 507 healthcare workers, 446 (88%) received documented fourth dose of hepatitis B vaccine followed by another anti-HBs ≥ 28 days post vaccination; 11% (50/446 or 5% of the total population) did not mount an anamnestic response. The non-responders were more likely to be male or complete the vaccine series prior to age 7 months. Measuring anti-HBs at the time of hire in this population of healthcare workers who had documentation of hepatitis B series completion as young children may be unnecessary because of the high rate of hepatitis B vaccine protection.
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- Alicia M Ritscher
- School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin - Madison. Madison, WI, United States
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- Employee Health Services, UW Health, Madison, WI, United States.
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- Employee Health Services, UW Health, Madison, WI, United States.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health, Madison, WI, United States.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin - Madison. Madison, WI, United States.
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Verso MG, Costantino C, Vitale F, Amodio E. Immunization against Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) in a Cohort of Nursing Students Two Decades after Vaccination: Surprising Feedback. Vaccines (Basel) 2019; 8:vaccines8010001. [PMID: 31861551 PMCID: PMC7157657 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines8010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Health-care students can be exposed to biological risks during university training. The persistence of long-term immunogenicity against hepatitis B virus (HBV) was analyzed in a cohort of nursing students two decades after primary vaccination. A total of 520 students were enrolled at the University of Palermo and were evaluated for levels of anti-HBsAg antibodies. The students were examined during the first year of their Degree Course and were checked two years later. All students with anti-HBsAg <10 mIU/mL during their first or third year were boosted within one month. The proportion of students that were vaccinated during adolescence showing anti-HBsAg ≥10 mIU/mL was higher than that observed in students who were vaccinated during infancy (69% versus 31.7%; p-value < 0.001). Receiving HBV vaccination at adolescence was significantly associated with a fourfold increased possibility of having anti-HBsAg titers ≥10 mIU/mL (adj-OR = 4.21, 95% CI: 2.43–7.30). Among the students who were checked at the third year and boosted after the first year (n = 279), those who were vaccinated during infancy showed a higher percentage of antibody titers <10 mIU/mL (20.3% versus 8.7% among vaccinated during adolescence; p < 0.01). This study confirms that HBV vaccination at adolescence might determine a higher long-term persistence of anti-HBsAg titers ≥10 mIU/mL and that anti-HBV booster could increase levels of anti-HBsAg over a relatively short period, especially in subjects who were vaccinated during infancy.
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- Maria Gabriella Verso
- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infantile Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties “G. D’Alessandro”, Occupational Health Unit, University of Palermo, Piazza Marina, 61, 90133 Palermo, PA, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-368-396-7350
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- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infantile Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties “G. D’Alessandro”, Section of Hygiene, University of Palermo, Piazza Marina, 61, 90133 Palermo, PA, Italy; (C.C.); (F.V.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infantile Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties “G. D’Alessandro”, Section of Hygiene, University of Palermo, Piazza Marina, 61, 90133 Palermo, PA, Italy; (C.C.); (F.V.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infantile Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties “G. D’Alessandro”, Section of Hygiene, University of Palermo, Piazza Marina, 61, 90133 Palermo, PA, Italy; (C.C.); (F.V.); (E.A.)
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Husseini AA, Saeed KMI, Yurdcu E, Sertoz R, Bozdayi AM. Epidemiology of blood-borne viral infections in Afghanistan. Arch Virol 2019; 164:2083-2090. [PMID: 31134354 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-019-04285-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Although a few studies have been done on transmissible blood-borne viral infections in high-risk groups, little attention has been given to assessing the infection status of the general population in Afghanistan. To investigate the epidemiological status in the general population, we tested the serological markers of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis delta virus (HDV), human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) and human T-cell leukemia virus (HTLV) infections. In total, 492 samples were selected randomly from Nangarhar, Herat, Mazar-e Sharif, Kandahar, and Kabul from subjects between 25 and 70 years old. The samples were tested for the presence of HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc, anti-HDV, anti-HCV, anti-HIV-1 and anti-HTLV I/II antibodies using chemiluminescent immunoassays on Abbott Architect automated platforms. In addition, 220 HBsAg-positive samples identified among 5897 samples from the general population of the same regions of Afghanistan were included in the study and tested for both HBsAg and anti-HDV to investigate HDV prevalence in the country. Viral loads of HBV, HCV and HDV were determined in all seropositive samples using Ampliprep/Cobas TaqMan HBV, HCV, Test Roche (CA, USA), and an in-house method, respectively. Out of 492 samples, 31 (6.3%), 136 (27.6%) and 149 (30.3%) were found to be positive for HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HBc, respectively. Anti-HDV positivity was detected in five (2.1%) out of 234 HBsAg-positive samples (including 14 of the randomly selected samples that were not among the 220 previously identified as HBsAg positive). Only eight out of 492 (1.6%) subjects were positive for anti-HCV antibodies. Seven out of 489 (1.4%) were positive for anti-HIV-1 antibodies, and three out of 466 cases (0.6%) were positive for anti-HTLV I/II antibodies. These results suggest that Afghanistan is an intermediate endemic region for HBV, HDV and HCV infection. The prevalence of HIV-1 seems to be significantly higher than the global prevalence and that of the eastern Mediterranean region. In addition, the HTLV I/II screening results suggest that these viruses should be monitored in Afghanistan to confirm the trend observed in the current study.
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- Abbas Ali Husseini
- Institute of Hepatology, Ankara University, School of Medicine, Cebeci Hospitals, Dikimevi, 06620, Ankara, Turkey
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- Grant and Service Contract Management Unit (GCMU), Ministry of Public Health, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Institute of Hepatology, Ankara University, School of Medicine, Cebeci Hospitals, Dikimevi, 06620, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Institute of Hepatology, Ankara University, School of Medicine, Cebeci Hospitals, Dikimevi, 06620, Ankara, Turkey.
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Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviours towards Recommended Vaccinations among Healthcare Workers. Healthcare (Basel) 2017; 5:healthcare5010013. [PMID: 28272332 PMCID: PMC5371919 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare5010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Healthcare workers (HCWs) are an important group of professionals exposed to biological risk during their work activities. So, the aim of this study is to perform a survey on the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of Italian HCWs towards the vaccinations recommended by the Ministry of Health. A cross-sectional study was carried out during the period September 2014–August 2015 in the Lazio region. The study was conducted by recruiting HCWs and biomedical students. The sample was comprised of 571 responders, of whom 12.4% were physicians, 18.9% were nurses, 34.3% were other HCW, and 34.3% were biomedical students (medical and nurses students). Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is perceived as a risk for personal health by 457 (80%) participants; TB is also worrying (434; 76%). Moreover, HBV (70.9%) and tuberculosis (TB) (79.2%) are perceived as a risk for health, while influenza is not considered so by most participants (46.2%). There is an underestimation of the role of influenza, perceived as a risk for 137 respondents (24%). The vaccination rate among these HCWs is highest for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) (82%), and lowest for influenza (28.5%) and varicella (40.3%). The vast majority of responders are in favour of HBV (77.8%) and TB (64.8%) vaccines. For other vaccinations there is less interest (between 33% and 40% for measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis and influenza). This study shows that knowledge of recommended occupational vaccinations is insufficient in HCWs, with few exceptions represented by HBV and TB. There is a need for novel approaches in this field, with the aim of enhancing vaccine coverage among HCW.
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Presence of anti-HBs antibodies in blood donors 18-22 years after vaccination and implications for the selection of candidates for plasmapheresis for the production of hyperimmune plasma. BLOOD TRANSFUSION = TRASFUSIONE DEL SANGUE 2016; 14:509-512. [PMID: 26674822 PMCID: PMC5111372 DOI: 10.2450/2015.0082-15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2015] [Accepted: 07/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Scatigna M, Fabiani L, Micolucci G, Santilli F, Mormile P, Giuliani AR. Attitudinal variables and a possible mediating mechanism for vaccination practice in health care workers of a local hospital in L'Aquila (Italy). Hum Vaccin Immunother 2016; 13:198-205. [PMID: 27624736 PMCID: PMC5287314 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2016.1225638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Active immunization is an important concern for health care workers (HCWs) susceptible subjects and potential sources of infection for patients. However, the vaccine coverage for vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) is below recommended standards. The aims of the study were to estimate the hospitals' HCWs' susceptibility and vaccination coverage rates for VPDs and to analyze the role of HCWs' attitudes and knowledge as determinants of the immunization practices. A cross-sectional study enrolled 334 HCWs (physicians, nurses, others) at local hospital in L'Aquila (Italy). By means of an anonymous questionnaire, self-report data about history of disease and active vaccination for seasonal influenza, chickenpox, measles-mumps-rubella and hepatitis B were collected, as well as attitudes and knowledge about vaccination in HCWs. The employees showed high levels of susceptibility and insufficient vaccination coverage rates, particularly for influenza. Specific trends were detected for different VPDs across age strata and professional categories, not always consistent with literature. Overall, the level of knowledge about recommended vaccination for HCWs was low, in all categories. The active immunization status against influenza was found the most clearly associated with difference levels in 3 psychometric variables: personal responsibility, beliefs on usefulness and beliefs on risk of vaccination. A mediation mechanism was analyzed between these constructs, and an interesting indirect effect was highlighted for beliefs that could enhance the advantage of increased responsibility for HCWs. Further effort in research is needed to evaluate the black-box of longitudinal intervention studies (education, environmental changes, policies), to improve HCWs immunization.
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- Maria Scatigna
- a Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences - University of L'Aquila , L'Aquila , Italy
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- a Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences - University of L'Aquila , L'Aquila , Italy
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- b Local Health Office (ASL 1) of L'Aquila - Abruzzo Region , L'Aquila , Italy
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- a Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences - University of L'Aquila , L'Aquila , Italy
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- a Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences - University of L'Aquila , L'Aquila , Italy
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- a Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences - University of L'Aquila , L'Aquila , Italy
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