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Article Excerpt
Immunization against hepatitis B virus (HBV) appears to be uncommon among young men who have sex with men, according to an analysis of findings from a survey conducted in six urban centers in 1998-2000. (1) Fewer than one in five respondents overall had been immunized; even among those who had a regular source of health care, the level of coverage was not substantially higher. Moreover, the data suggest that opportunities for men to be vaccinated often are missed: The vast majority of those who were susceptible to infection and had not been vaccinated had a regular source of care, had been tested for HIV infection or had had an STD diagnosis.
The 1998-2000 Young Men's Survey was conducted among men aged 23-29 in Baltimore, Dallas, Miami, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle. Potential respondents were recruited at venues frequented by men who have...
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