Research analyzing European survey data from 113,884 men who have sex with men (MSM) and published in Eurosurveillance indicates that while most MSM have a basic understanding of viral hepatitis, only 44% report having been vaccinated against both hepatitis A and B.
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control Nov 8 2024 Research analyzing European survey data from 113,884 men who have sex with men and published in Eurosurveillance indicates that while most MSM have a basic understanding of viral hepatitis, only 44% report having been vaccinated against both hepatitis A and B. The data highlight notable immunisation gaps despite available vaccination and recommendations.
The two studies looked at data from 113,884 participants in the WHO European Region from the European MSM Internet Survey 2017 with Brandl et al. analysing vaccination uptake data, and Burdi et al. reviewing basic knowledge about hepatitis A and B. EMIS-2017 was an anonymous, open access internet survey carried out between late 2017 and early 2018 on the sexual health of MSM.
Only 48% of respondents reported being vaccinated against hepatitis A, and 53% against hepatitis B, with significant differences in uptake between countries. Reported vaccination rates for either disease were higher among respondents that were more open about their sexual orientation , and in countries where vaccination for that disease was specifically recommended for MSM.
Related StoriesWhile two thirds of respondents demonstrated basic knowledge, there was significant disparity among MSM in Europe. Respondents who were older, had a history of hepatitis C and/or HIV diagnosis, were out or had disclosed their sexual orientation at their last STI test were more likely to have basic knowledge. Knowledge was also higher among those who had been vaccinated against viral hepatitis or were immune due to a previous infection.
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