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The study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes towards hepatitis B among health-care workers in Vanuatu.

April 15, 2026Open Access

Hepatitis B knowledge, attitudes and practices among health-care workers in Vanuatu, 2024.

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The study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes towards hepatitis B among health-care workers in Vanuatu.
Conducted a survey of health-care workers in Vanuatu
Evaluated knowledge levels regarding hepatitis B
Assessed attitudes towards patients with hepatitis B
Identified gaps in infection control practices
High levels of knowledge about hepatitis B among respondents
Generally positive attitudes towards individuals with hepatitis B
Identified specific knowledge gaps that can inform future education sessions

Abstract

Our survey revealed high levels of knowledge and generally positive attitudes towards people with hepatitis B and infection control practices. While our respondents are unlikely to be representative of all health-care workers in Vanuatu, findings offer useful insights into specific knowledge gaps that could be addressed in planned health-care worker education sessions ahead of the vaccination roll-out.

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Leila Bell

Kaylene Kalmos

Annie Taissets

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The University of Melbourne

Monash University

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

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