Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage of Preschool Children in Libreville, Gabon: Prevalence and Determining Factors.

Steeve Minto'O (1) , E Kuissi Kamgaing (1) , Ulrick Bisvigou (1) , F Loembe (1) , D Zoua Nze (1) , Edgard Brice Ngoungou (2, 3) , Simon Ategbo (1)

1 University of Health Sciences of Libreville
2 EpiMaCT - Epidémiologie des Maladies Chroniques en zone tropicale
3 Université des Sciences de la Santé [Libreville, Gabon]

Objective: We aimed to assess hepatitis B vaccination coverage (vaccine coverage) among preschool children in Libreville, Gabon, and determine associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done evaluating hepatitis B vaccination records, by cluster random sampling of children aged 4 months to 5 years from 5 medical centres. Results: Of the 500 children (243 males) included, we found a hepatitis B vaccine coverage of 78.6% (95% CI 75% to 82.2%). Factors significantly associated with vaccine coverage included parental confidence in the vaccine (OR=2.2;95% CI 1.4-5.5), the number of children at home lower than the median (aOR=1.6; 95% CI ; 1.3-3.7). and working mothers/fathers. Conclusion: Hepatitis B vaccine coverage in Libreville is lower than WHO objectives. Healthcare providers have a crucial role in building up confidence among parents.

Domaines: Sciences du Vivant [q-bio]; Santé publique et épidémiologie

Steeve Minto'O, E Kuissi Kamgaing, Ulrick Bisvigou, F Loembe, D Zoua Nze, et al.. Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage of Preschool Children in Libreville, Gabon: Prevalence and Determining Factors.. Indian Pediatrics, 2022, 59 (4), pp.290-292. ⟨hal-03692224⟩