Hepatitis B Vaccination and Infection Prevalence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Who Travel Internationally

Sex Transm Dis. 2018 May;45(5):e25-e28. doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000743.

Abstract

Among men who have sex with men traveling internationally, self-reported hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination prevalence was 77% and less prevalent among older men and those with HBV infection. The HBV infection prevalence was 25% and was associated with older age and HIV infection. Testing for chronic infection, universal vaccination, and treatment for populations with multiple risks is needed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis B / epidemiology*
  • Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Homosexuality, Male*
  • Humans
  • Internationality
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors
  • Sexual and Gender Minorities
  • Travel*
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Vaccines