Risk factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending the antenatal care unit of the Bamenda Regional Hospital

Nlinwe, Nfor Omarine; Lungle, Desmond

doi:10.1016/j.puhip.2021.100160

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“…This might be due to study participants have a lack of awareness of transmission methods of the hepatitis virus. This result is similar to the study conducted in Ethiopia33 and in Cameroon34 . However, the result of this study is inconsistent with other studies conducted in Yemen 21 , Jordan 28 , Nigeria 31 , Uganda 29 , and in USA32 .…”

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Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women at Jiblah University Hospital in Jiblah City, Yemen

Al-Mohani,

Almohani

2024

Univ J Pharm Res

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Background: Infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a worldwide public health concern. About half of the transmission routes of chronic HBV infections in endemic areas are through mother-to-child transmission (MTCT), with HBV infection primarily occurring during infancy and early childhood. One of the most important steps in lowering the prevalence of chronic HBV worldwide is MTCT prevention. The majority of MTCT is caused via natal transmission, therefore immunizing babies against disease is a highly effective method of preventing natal transmission.Objective: This study was conducted to study the epidemiology of hepatitis B virus among pregnant women attending Jiblah University Hospital in Ibb Governorate, Yemen. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted and 154 pre-designed questionnaires and serum samples were collected from October to December 2023 to detect seroprevalence and associated risk factors for markers of HBV (HBsAg) among pregnant women at Jiblah University Hospital in Jiblah City, Yemen. Sera were tested for HBsAg by quantitative ELISA. Results: The study reported that, the seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus was 2.6%. The prevalence of HBsAg was more prevalent in illiterate pregnant women. Educational status has been revealed as a predictor of hepatitis B virus infection. Conclusion: This study revealed a moderate level of risk of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women. Peer Review History: Received 6 February 2024; Revised 10 March 2024; Accepted 21 April; Available online 15 May 2024 Academic Editor: Dr. Nuray Arı, Ankara University, Turkiye, ari@ankara.edu.tr Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10 Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 8.0/10 Reviewers: Prof. Hassan A.H. Al-Shamahy, Sana'a University, Yemen, shmahe@yemen.net.ye Dr. Essam Mohamed Eissa, Beni-Suef – 32 Tahrir St, Egypt, dressamceutics@yahoo.com

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“…This is in line with studies conducted in Yemen 21 , Iraq 28 , Ethiopia 33 , China35 and in Uganda 29 . While study done in Cameroon stated that there was association between HBV infection and place of residence34 . In this study, parity was identified as non risk factor for HBV infection (p value 0.600).…”

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Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women at Jiblah University Hospital in Jiblah City, Yemen

Al-Mohani,

Almohani

2024

Univ J Pharm Res

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“…The seroprevalence of hepatitis b and c viruses in this study is higher than that of 6.25% in Ethiopia and 8.1% in the western part of Nigeria This may be attributed to the lower sociocultural status of these women, polygamous marriage practices, cultural practices like tribal marks, and early marriages practices in the setting where this study was conducted (11,12). Also, the seroprevalence of HBV was found to be higher than the findings from studies done in other parts of Nigeria and other LMICs where the seroprevalence ranged from 4.6%-9.7% (11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22), but lower than the finding in Angola of 25.7% seroprevalence (23). A similar study in Central Nigeria also found a high prevalence of 19.5% and this may be due to the exclusion of women who had been vaccinated for HBV from the study (24).…”

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C virus infections among pregnant women attending antenatal care in a secondary health facility in Northern Nigeria

Amaike,

Harry,

Afolaranmi

et al. 2023

Babcock Univ. Med. J.

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Objective: Viral hepatitis is a major global public health challenge with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV), particularly leading to chronic diseases in several millions of people together they are the most common cause of liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and deaths related to viral hepatitis. They can be spread by mother-to-child transmission at birth. Despite the significant health burden it places on pregnant women and their infants, the infection has been given little attention in Nigeria and some low- and middle-income countries, and routine screening during antennal care are not done for most pregnant women. This study assessed the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C viral infections among pregnant women. Methods: The study was cross-sectional involving a three-year retrospective review of laboratory results of the pregnant women who accessed antenatal care in the health facility. Data extraction was done manually from facility registers and analyses were done using IBM SPSS. Results: Laboratory results of HBV and HCV for 706 pregnant women were reviewed. The seroprevalence of HBV and HCV was 11.6% and 6.5% respectively while the seroprevalence of viral hepatitis was 18.1%. Conclusion: The high seroprevalence of viral hepatitis in this study further supports the importance of adopting global best practices to prevent the spread of the infection via mother-to-child transmission. We, therefore, re-emphasize the importance of screening for HBV and HCV as routine investigations in pregnant women.

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“…Ease of access to health facilities, especially for carrying out DDHB, has a significant influence on hepatitis cases. This also happens in Cameroon, where free vaccination for pregnant women who test negative for HBsAg in hospital antenatal care units affects HBV transmission (Nlinwe & Lungle, 2021).…”

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Clustering of Communicable Diseases in Indonesia and the Factors that Affect Them: 2018 Basic Health Research Data Statistical Review

Aidi,

Aditra,

Ernawati

et al. 2024

JPSS

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The prevalence of communicable diseases in Indonesia is still high and causes morbidity and mortality in several Indonesian provinces. This cross-sectional study classified provinces based on the prevalence of seven communicable diseases: acute respiratory infections (ARI), pneumonia, diarrhea, filariasis, malaria, hepatitis, and tuberculosis (TB). The study analyzed the 2018 Indonesian Basic Health Research data. It is essential to categorize these diseases to identify regions with low, moderate, and high prevalence and the factors that affect them to facilitate the treatment of these diseases. Grouping provinces and influenced factors were analyzed using K-means, ANOVA, and stepwise regression. The results revealed that Group 1 shows a high prevalence, except for hepatitis and diarrhea. Group 2 demonstrates a moderate prevalence, excluding hepatitis and diarrhea, while Group 3 has a low prevalence. Improved access to primary healthcare services reduced the prevalence of pneumonia and TB, while using insecticide-treated mosquito nets for less than three years increased the prevalence of ARI and pneumonia. Adequate bedroom lighting reduced the prevalence of ARI, whereas being underweight in individuals over 18 increased it. In individuals aged 16–18 with short stature, there was an increase in the prevalence of hepatitis and malaria. Regularly draining the bathtub once a week and ensuring proper bedroom ventilation reduced the incidence of diarrhea. Using improved long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) for mosquitos led to a decrease in filariasis cases. Specific factors influence each communicable disease and necessitate a multisectoral approach for effective treatment.

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Risk factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending the antenatal care unit of the Bamenda Regional Hospital

Cited by 10 publications

References 19 publications

Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women at Jiblah University Hospital in Jiblah City, Yemen

Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women at Jiblah University Hospital in Jiblah City, Yemen

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C virus infections among pregnant women attending antenatal care in a secondary health facility in Northern Nigeria

Clustering of Communicable Diseases in Indonesia and the Factors that Affect Them: 2018 Basic Health Research Data Statistical Review

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