Authors : Osiyale Olusijibomi; Onyeji Uchechukwu Violet; Okereafor Mary Patience; Olugbodi Tomilola Ifeoluwa; Okpara-Mbe Ada

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 7 - July

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Abstract : Objectives: This study determined the determinants of Hepatitis B vaccination uptake and Hepatitis B and C preventive practices among healthcare workers in tertiary health institutions in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria.  Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design, mixed methods was adopted. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to recruit 385 healthcare workers from selected tertiary health institutions in the FCT. Data were collected using a pre-tested, self-administered, structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS version 25.0. Frequencies and proportions were computed for categorical variables.

Keywords : Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Vaccination Uptake, Preventive Practices, Healthcare Workers, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Occupational Health.

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