Sero-epidemiology of hepatitis B infection in pregnant women in Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

Awaidy, Salah Al; Abu‐Elyazeed, Remon; Hosani, Hajer Al; Mulla, Ahmed Al; Busaiedy, Sulieman Al; Amiry, Amin Al; Farah, Zeinab; Marrie, Ajayeb Al; Bock, Hans L.; Al-Shaar, Ibrahim; Shah, Syed Humayun

doi:10.1016/j.jinf.2005.05.006

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“…Study conducted in Nigeria found significant risk factors for hepatitis B infection among pregnant women and these factors include higher mean parity, higher number of sexual partners since sexual debut, poly gravity and previous positive history of sexual transmitted disease. Younger age was also found by some authors to be positively correlated with hepatitis B infection [9], but we didn't observe significant differences regarding age between both groups. Past history of jaundice is a risk factor for positive HBsAg.…”

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“…Worldwide sero-epidemiological studies for HBV infection in pregnant women varies considerably; some countries, e.g., Italy revealed a prevalence of only 1% [5], and that was considered relatively low when compared to a much highly endemic areas like Kenya and Egypt when the prevalence was estimated to be 9.3% and 15.3% respectively [6,7]. Except for Oman which has the highest prevalence of 7.1% for HBs Ag sero-positivity, other gulf countries seem to have a low prevalence, as it is 2.4% in Saudi Arabia, 1% in Qatar and 1.5% in UAE [8,9]. In Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Korea sero-positivity for HBs Ag was found to be closely similar with a prevalence of 6.2%, 6.3%, 6.4%, respectively [10][11][12].…”

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Infection among Pregnant Women at Khartoum Teaching Hospital, Sudan

Abuelgasim¹,

Baraka²

2015

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Abstract:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B infection in pregnant women and to evaluate the risk factors of hepatitis B infection. The study was conducted during the period (March to June, 2010) in Khartoum state, Sudan. A total of 160 pregnant women who presented to the labor ward or antenatal clinic of Khartoum Teaching Hospital were enrolled. Socio-demographic characteristics were gathered, in addition to obstetric history through a structured questionnaire. Hepatitis B surface antigen was assayed using rapid test. The seropositivity among the studied population was 12 (7.5%) for HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen). Some of the studied risk factors were found to be statistically significant in relation to hepatitis B virus infection among Sudanese pregnant women in Khartoum state. The study concluded that HBV infection among pregnant Sudanese women is of high endemicity in Khartoum state.

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Infection among Pregnant Women at Khartoum Teaching Hospital, Sudan

Abuelgasim¹,

Baraka²

2015

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“…This prevalence of HBsAg correlates with studies conducted in Saudi Arabia (Mohammed et al 2008) [11] and in Qatar (Al Awaidy et al 2006) [12] sero positive and in MLN medical college, Allahabad 2008. [13] Sero epidemiological study of different population shows variations and differences. These differences may be because of the type of the population studied, different geographical regions, genetic factors and socio economic factors.…”

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Study of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant women And Their Outcome

Supriya¹,

Andallu²,

Sashikala³

2017

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“…Acute HCV during pregnancy is not commonly seen, and its transmission rate is low [21,22] (Tables 1 and 2; Figures 1 and 2). [23][24][25][26]. There have been few studies (with the exception of Saudi Arabia) of HBV among pregnant women in this area.…”

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Hepatitis B and C virus infections among pregnant women in Arab and African countries

Gasim

Murad

Adam

2013

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: The epidemiology of viral hepatitis during pregnancy is of paramount importance for health planners and program managers. Data on viral hepatitis during pregnancy are not readily available in many African and Arab countries. Both regions have their own unique geography, and comprise over 59 states with crossover and interaction of different cultures. Methodology: A systematic electronic search of the published literature was conducted and data on epidemiology and risk factors of maternal hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and hepatitis C (HCV) infection in Arab and African countries were extracted from relevant studies. Results: The serology of hepatitis viruses varies greatly among these countries, with different viral genotype patterns. Such a variation in prevalence could be explained by the different risk factors involved. Sexual contact, perinatal infection, blood and its derivatives, hemodialysis, intravenous and percutaneous drug use, and occupational, habitual, and social behavior have been identified as risk factors for hepatitis transmission in various settings in these countries. Conclusions: Infection from hepatitis B and C viruses imposes major socioeconomic and even political burdens on such young and dynamic societies. Thus strategies and clear policies of intervention are required to combat the consequences of hepatitis B and C at both the regional and national levels.

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Sero-epidemiology of hepatitis B infection in pregnant women in Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

Cited by 40 publications

References 9 publications

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Infection among Pregnant Women at Khartoum Teaching Hospital, Sudan

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Infection among Pregnant Women at Khartoum Teaching Hospital, Sudan

Study of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant women And Their Outcome

Hepatitis B and C virus infections among pregnant women in Arab and African countries

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