Are adult heterosexuals who are engaging in high risk sexual behaviors, less likely to receive the hepatitis B vaccine due to perceived psychosocial barriers?
Date
2013-06-22
Authors
Scully, Cathleen
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George Mason University
Abstract
Purpose: Heterosexual adult patients attending STD clinics are at higher risk of contracting Hepatitis B, however this patient population has a low rate of HBV vaccination acceptance. In order to understand and increase the immunization rate, an examination of perceived barriers to acceptance of the HBV vaccine series is warranted.
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