Towards hepatitis B elimination in Ghana: Vaccination coverage and its predictors among informal sector workers in Kejetia, Kumasi, Ghana

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major public health concern in Ghana, where prevalence is high despite the availability of an effective vaccine. Informal sector workers represent a large proportion of the national workforce but have limited access to preventive health services. This study assessed hepatitis B vaccination coverage and its predictors among informal sector workers in Kejetia Market, Kumasi, Ghana.
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 809 market workers selected using stratified random sampling across different occupational groups. Data were collected using structured interviewer-administered questionnaires covering sociodemographic characteristics, HBV awareness and knowledge, and vaccination history. Vaccination uptake was categorized as at least one dose (≥1) and full coverage (≥3 doses). Logistic regression analyses were used to identify predictors of vaccination uptake.
Overall, only 16.9% had completed the three-dose schedule, though 31.6% of parti..., , # Towards hepatitis B elimination in Ghana: Vaccination coverage and its predictors among informal sector workers in Kejetia, Kumasi, Ghana

Dataset DOI: [10.5061/dryad.z8w9ghxsg](10.5061/dryad.z8w9ghxsg)

## Description of the data and file structure

Data was collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire designed to capture knowledge and level of awareness of HBV infection, demographic data, occupational data, occupational hazards, HBV vaccination status, knowledge, perceptions, and barriers to vaccination. Trained research assistants conducted these face-to-face interviews with participants. Questionnaires were administered in English and local languages where necessary. Vaccination status was self-reported and, where possible, verified by vaccination cards.

Vaccination history was primarily based on participants’ self-reporting due to limited availability of vaccination cards in this informal population. To improve accuracy, participants were probed about the..., All participants provided written informed consent. Data were anonymized to ensure confidentiality, and participation was voluntary with the right to withdraw at any stage without penalty. Participants IDs were used instead of names to ensure data de-identification. These IDs are codes used to identify participants instead of using direct or indirect identifiers. Only study investigators have access to the information associated with these IDs.