2015
DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2015/14986.6694
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Hepatitis C Seroprevalence and Risk Factors in Adult Population of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province of Iran in 2013

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“…A study among blood donors in China did not find gender differences in the prevalence of anti-HCV antibody [22]. However, the prevalence of HCV infection among men was about twice as high as among women in the USA and Iran [23][24][25]. In our study, the prevalence of anti-HCV antibody was higher among men compared to women (6.4% vs. 4.3%).…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 69%
“…A study among blood donors in China did not find gender differences in the prevalence of anti-HCV antibody [22]. However, the prevalence of HCV infection among men was about twice as high as among women in the USA and Iran [23][24][25]. In our study, the prevalence of anti-HCV antibody was higher among men compared to women (6.4% vs. 4.3%).…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 69%
“…Ethnicity is known to be associated with HCV infection and treatment outcomes, 20 one study has reported a lower prevalence of HCV in Turk and Lor populations, compared to Fars. 21 We found no associations for ethnicity regarding HCV acquisition; however, the prevalence of HBV in people of Turk and other ethnicities was significantly higher than Fars. One explanation could be that Turk and other ethnicities residing in the district are of lower socioeconomic status compared to Fars residents (illiteracy was 44% vs. 56%, respectively).…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 67%
“…Similarly, Moezzi et al have reported higher prevalence of hepatitis C in the first-degree family members of HCV patients in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province (8). It is likely that some differences in social relationships and some behavioral factors are important in our observation in Bandar Abbas.…”
Section: Dear Editormentioning
confidence: 46%