SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate healthcare professionals’ knowledge level for hepatitis B immunization of term and preterm newborns. METHODS: The study was conducted with 213 midwives, nurses, and physicians between October 2021 and January 2022 in a province of Turkey. RESULTS: Participants had the least knowledge about the management of newborns with low birth weight born to hepatitis B-infected mothers (16%). CONCLUSION: The study revealed some knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals regarding hepatitis B immunization of newborns.
【저자키워드】 immunization, Health personnel, infant, newborn, health knowledge, attitudes, practice, Hepatitis B Vaccines,