Impact of COVID-19 on hepatitis B screening in Sierra Leone: insights from a community pharmacy model of care

Ghazzawi, Manal; Babawo, Lawrence Sao; Mohareb, Amir M.; James, Peter Bai; Yendewa, Sahr A.; Massaquoi, Samuel P.; Cummings, Peterlyn E; Lakoh, Sulaiman; Salata, Robert A.; Yendewa, George A.

doi:10.1016/j.ijregi.2023.08.006

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“…Four studies reported relevant hepatitis B outcomes. 29 , 32 , 36 , 37 In a study from England, 88 people attending pharmacies for OAT or Needle Syringe Program (NSP) services or by self-referral with risk factors were tested with DBS tests. 29 Of these, one (1.1%) participant tested positive for hepatitis B surface antigen and subsequently had spontaneous clearance.…”

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“… 32 In a study from Sierra Leone, 920 people were tested, of which 161 (17.5%) were positive for hepatitis B surface antigen. 36 The authors of the three comparative studies using DBS testing were contacted for further information and advised only one positive hepatitis B case was detected from the total 660 tests conducted. 25 , 26 , 27 …”

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