Hepatitis B vaccine completion among adolescents

Del Med J. 1996 Jun;68(6):309-11.

Abstract

This study examined hepatitis B vaccination completion among 51 adolescents recruited from a primary care clinic. Seventy-one percent completed the series. Completion was not related to demographic characteristics or attitudinal measures at the first shot. Few opportunities for vaccination were missed. Inconvenience appears to be a factor in failure to complete the series.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Child
  • Female
  • Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs*
  • Male
  • Patient Compliance
  • Program Evaluation

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Vaccines