Two methods with and without scanning test to vaccinate hepatitis B virus by using cost-effective analysis
- Author:
Cao Ngoc Nga
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hepatitis B, cost-effective analysis
- MeSH:
Hepatitis B;
Cost-Benefit Analysis;
Diseases
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2003;458(8):62-66
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Interview about direct cost and record results of screening in 1451 vaccinated people at Tropical Hospital and Medic from 2001 September to 2002 May. All subjects were divided into 2 groups: 933 people in 20-39 years old group and 518 in the group of >40 years old. Results: group of 20-39 years old: the rate of HBV exposure was 55.8%, people in this group have high income and vaccinate themselves. Analysis of sensitivity showed that screening methods predominate. In >40 years old group: rate of HBV exposure was 58.4%. Cost-effective analysis showed that people in this group have to be screening before vaccination. Screening methods are predominant, and it could be chosen without consideration before vaccination
