Hepatitis C virus infection in garbage pickers of different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Zaman, Nasib; Khan, Zafran; Ualiyeva, Daniya; Hussain, İqbal; Ali, S.; Iqbal, Tariq; Rizwan, Muhamad; Ullah, Irfan

doi:10.1016/j.dialog.2022.100073

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“…An Indian study reported that 10% of the waste handlers were reactive to HCV (25) . In Pakistan the prevalence was 3.3% (26) , in Ethiopia it was only 1.13% (27) , while in Iran there were no reported cases of HCV (28) .…”

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“…It showed also that the two main risk factors for infected cases were sharp injuries (6%) and barehanded activities (2.67%). (26) The Ethiopian study addressed that handling medical wastes (p=0.037) and history of sharp injury (p=0.003) were significant Infectious diseases among waste handlers and its relation to their workability, Minia city, Egypt factors in predicting positive HCV results as well as the non-usage of PPE (p= 0.019) (27) . The study done in Yemen showed that worker who worked more than 11 years had higher rates of HCV infection (8.3%) (24) .…”

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Infectious diseases among waste handlers and its relation to their work ability, Minia city, Egypt

Ayad,

Sadek,

Abo El-Ata

et al. 2024

Minia Journal of Medical Research

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Infectious diseases among waste handlers and its relation to their work ability, Minia city, Egypt

Ayad,

Sadek,

Abo El-Ata

et al. 2024

Minia Journal of Medical Research

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Statistical analysis of seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis C in Nowshera District, Pakistan

Amin,

Albalawi,

Khan

et al. 2024

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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission remains a significant public health concern. It is well documented globally, however, Nowshera district, Pakistan, is lacking such profile. This study aims to explore the relationship between HCV infection and several risk factors, including socio-demographic, clinical and personal life-style factors. This study using a cross-sectional design, examined 606 randomly selected individuals visiting the Pathology department at Qazi Hussain Medical Complex and District Headquarter (DHQ) Hospital Nowshera between May 1, 2022 and Jun 30, 2023. This research investigation employed a methodical approach involving formal interviews in conjunction with structured questionnaires to gather comprehensive information related to socio-demographic characteristics, clinical history, and personal hygiene practices. We collected 10 ml of blood samples and tested the separated serum to identify markers using the Immuno-Chromatographic Test (ICT) and the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). IBM SPSS Statistics version 27 was used for data analysis. To measure the association between dependent variable and independent variables, a chi-square and risk analysis was carried out; multiple logistic regression was employed for modeling the risk factors associated with independent variable. A statistical significance level was established at a P-value of less than 0.05. In present study, which included 606 participants, 12% were found to be infected with HCV. Importantly it revealed that facial shave at barber (adjusted odds ratio, aOR = 40.65, p = 0.000) represents the most prevalent mode of HCV transmission. Additionally, a strong association was observed between HCV infection and history of past surgery (RR = 2.98, p = 0.001), HCV infected family member (aOR = 4.28, p = 0.001), workplace injuries (aOR = 6.68, p = 0.000), history of hospital admission (RR = 2.09), practicing ear and nose piercing (aOR = 5.01, p = 0.001), dental treatment (RR = 2.31) and the frequency of injections (aOR = 8.607, p = 0.000). These findings underscore the pressing need for targeted interventions. This study highlights the paramount importance of understanding the modes of HCV transmission and their associated risk factors. The results emphasize the need for educational initiatives, both within the healthcare sector and among the general public, to combat HCV transmission effectively. By implementing sterilization procedures and increasing awareness, we can make significant strides in reducing the burden of HCV infection. Moreover, proactive measures within families can help contain the spread of the virus, ultimately contributing to improved public health.

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Hepatitis C virus infection in garbage pickers of different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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Infectious diseases among waste handlers and its relation to their work ability, Minia city, Egypt

Infectious diseases among waste handlers and its relation to their work ability, Minia city, Egypt

Statistical analysis of seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis C in Nowshera District, Pakistan

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