ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Hepatitis E vaccination status, knowledge, attitude, and practice among university freshmen: a cross-sectional study in China.
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Background: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major global public-health threat. University students are at high risk of HEV infection. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) levels regarding hepatitis E among university freshmen and their willingness to receive HEV vaccination. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2023 among 3,276 freshmen from six universities in Anhui Province, China. Data were collected using structured questionnaires. A stratified cluster random sampling method was used to select participants. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with KAP levels. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 23.0. Results: Of the 3,276 questionnaires distributed, 3,120 were valid, with a response rate of 95.2%. Only 9.0% of participants had received the HEV vaccine. The overall correct knowledge rate of HEV was 50.8%. A positive attitude was reported by 59.9% of students, and 60.9% demonstrated good practices related to HEV. Multivariate analysis showed that vaccinated students had significantly higher knowledge levels than non-vaccinated students ( Conclusions: Over half of the university freshmen demonstrated good KAP levels regarding HEV. However, the vaccination rate remained low. Therefore, determinants identified will guide health promotion and vaccine advocacy.
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