Assessing the Impact of Hepatitis B Elimination Program on Maternal-Infant Health in West Java, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study

CONCLUSIONS While our center successfully met the desired HBsAg testing coverage in pregnant women, the administration of the hepatitis B vaccine to infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers lags behind the intended target. Emphasizing the vaccination's vital role, our study underscores its significance as a frontline defense for such infants.PMID:37614017 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.941639

Source: Medical Science Monitor - August 24, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Anita Deborah Anwar Annisa Dewi Nugrahani Dhanny Primantara Johari Santoso Muhammad Alamsyah Aziz Lia Ulfah Asep Surachman Source Type: research