Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigenaemia among healthcare worker in a private Nigerian tertiary health institution

Elikwu, Charles John; Shonekan, Opeoluwa; Shobowale, Emmanuel Olushola; Nwadike, Victor; Tayo, Babtunde; Okangba, Chika Celen; Omeonu, Azubuike; Faluyi, Bibitayo; Ante, Ante; Izang, Joy; Adebiyi, O; Awoseemo, M; Lawal, Ibrahim

doi:10.3396/ijic.v12i2.013.16

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“…This finding is not new. A study in Nigeria observed a similar trend of higher HBsAg positivity among sanitary workers in a Nigerian hospital [27] . Orderlies do not directly handle patients but are involved in day-to-day sanitation activities, including cleaning the hospital environment.…”

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among health care workers in Southern Ghana

Senoo-Dogbey¹,

Adwoa²,

Armah³

2023

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among health care workers in Southern Ghana

Senoo-Dogbey¹,

Adwoa²,

Armah³

2023

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“…Investigators have reported varying national and risk group-specific estimates. Prior reports suggest a prevalence of 10-15% in the average risk Nigerian population (Elikwu et al, 2016). In Nigeria, investigators have found high HBV prevalence among surgeons (25.7%), voluntary blood donors (23.4%) and infants (16.3%) (Abiodun et al, 2017;Bakarey et al, 2018).…”

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Assessment of the Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Co-Infection and Its Risk Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Jaling and Takum Local Government, Taraba State, Nigeria

DD,

2023

Int J Res Rev

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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infections are co-endemic throughout most of the tropical and sub-Saharan Africa and both present a major threat to public health. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus co-infection in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Jalingo and Takum Local government Areas, Taraba State, Nigeria. The study was conducted in Jalingo and Takum Local Governments Areas between September 2018 to December 2018.A total of five hundred and twenty (520) pregnant women were screened on antenatal day. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), test was carried out using WONDFO(R)HBsAg test strips and use of ante-sera for blood group. A questionnaire was also prepared to collect demographic data and some risk factors. The prevalence of HBV in Jalingo (12.3%) and Takum (15.2%).co- infection HBV in Jalingo (11.9%) and Takum (15.3%). Hepatitis B infection in relation to age group showed that age group 26 - 30 had the highest infection (21.3%) while age group 16-20 had the least infection(8.2%) .This result showed no significant difference between age distribution of Hepatitis B infection based on Educational status showed those without Formal Education had the highest prevalence (88.8% ) and (19.4%) for Hepatitis B. Occupational related prevalence showed that Traders had the highest prevalence of (86%) and (17.2%) for Hepatitis B χ2= 10.346 (P.>0.5).pregnancy status also showed varied infection rates , those in their first trimester had the highest prevalence( 84.2%) for Hepatitis B virus infection but there was no significant difference (P>0.5) between pregnancy status and Hepatitis B. Relationship between Hepatitis B risk factors on the other hand showed a closer association with Blood transfusion (O.R=1.179), sharing of towel (O.R=1.079), Multiple sex partners (O.R=2.989) and use of unsterilized syringe (O.R=3.163). Hepatitis B control in pregnancy is necessary so as to reduce the incidence of adverse pregnancy complications. The Hepatitis B screening should be incorporated into the routine antenatal screening on their first day of booking. Keywords: Hepatitis B infection, antenatal, pregnant women, Jalingo and Takum, Nigeria.

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Hepatitis B and C virus infection among healthcare workers in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Atlaw

Sahiledengle

Tariku

2021

Environ Health Prev Med

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Background Healthcare workers are at risk of acquiring hepatitis B and C virus infections through patients’ blood and bodily fluids exposure. So far, there is no pooled data that shows the prevalence of HBV and HCV among health care workers in Africa. This study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of hepatitis B and C infections among health care workers in Africa. Methods Studies reporting the prevalence of HBV and HCV were identified from major databases and gray literature. PubMed, CINAHL, POPLINE, ScienceDirect, African Journals Online (AJOL), and Google Scholar were systematically searched to identify relevant studies. A random-effect model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of hepatitis B and C among health care workers in Africa. The heterogeneity of studies was assessed using Cochran Q statistics and I2 tests. Publication bias was assessed using Begg’s tests. Result In total, 1885 articles were retrieved, and 44 studies met the inclusion criteria and included in the final analysis. A total of 17,510 healthcare workers were included. The pooled prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among health care workers in Africa is estimated to be 6.81% (95% CI 5.67–7.95) with a significant level of heterogeneity (I2 = 91.6%; p < 0.001). While the pooled prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection using the random-effects model was 5.58% (95% CI 3.55–7.61) with a significant level of heterogeneity (I2 = 95.1%; p < 0.001). Conclusion Overall, one in fifteen and more than one in twenty healthcare workers were infected by HBV and HCV, respectively. The high burden of HBV and HCV infections remains a significant problem among healthcare workers in Africa.

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Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigenaemia among healthcare worker in a private Nigerian tertiary health institution

Cited by 5 publications

References 12 publications

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among health care workers in Southern Ghana

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among health care workers in Southern Ghana

Assessment of the Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Co-Infection and Its Risk Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Jaling and Takum Local Government, Taraba State, Nigeria

Hepatitis B and C virus infection among healthcare workers in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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