Table 4.
univariate and multivariate analysis of vaccination status among participants (N=303)
| Variable | OR (95% CI) | P-value | aOR (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Age (years) N=301 | ||||
| <mean age | 1 | 1 | ||
| >mean age | 0.16 (0.07-0.38) | <0.0001 | 0.11 (0.04-0.28) | <0.0001 |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 1 | |||
| Female | 1.62 (0.75-3.51) | 0.213 | ||
| Cadre of staff | ||||
| Doctor | 1 | |||
| Nurse/Midwife | 0.58 (0.21-1.59) | 0.281 | ||
| Others | 2.16 (0.24-19.67) | 0.482 | ||
| How infectious do you think HBV is compared to HIV? | ||||
| More than HIV | 1 | 1 | ||
| All other responses | 2.87 (1.21-6.76) | 0.012 | 5.31 (1.91-14.77) | 0.001 |
| Level of risk of getting HBV infection as health care workers | ||||
| High risk | 1 | |||
| All other responses | 2.49 (0.92-6.71) | 0.062 | ||
| Is HBV vaccine effective? | ||||
| Very effective | 1 | 1 | ||
| All other responses | 4.29 (1.74-10.60) | <0.0001 | 8.63 (2.99-24.94) | <0.0001 |
Adjusted for age, knowledge on the level of infectiousness of HBV compared with HIV and knowledge on effectiveness of the HBV vaccine in multivariable analysis