Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Patients Attending at Addis Alem Primary Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia

Geta, Mekuanint; Yizengaw, Endalew; Getaneh, Zegeye; Getahun, Tamyalew

doi:10.2147/ijgm.s298586

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“…A cross-sectional study in Tanzania also reported consistent HBV infection rates among pregnant women [ 33 ]. Some other research findings in Ethiopia and abroad revealed that the seroprevalence of HBV among the same study subjects was lower than that of the current study [ 6 , 13 , 19 , 20 , 34 ]. On the contrary, some other studies showed higher HBV infection rate among different population groups and among pregnant mothers.…”

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“…In some situations, even pregnant women may not be aware of their HBV serostatus [22], and only a few of the study participants had knowledge about HCV and HBV [23]. The two viral hepatitis seroprevalences among pregnant women become increased through the course of time in different localities of Ethiopia and various parts of Africa [6,[23][24][25][26]. On the contrary, viral hepatitis showed a decreasing pattern in certain developed countries like China [27].…”

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“…HBV and HCV can be prevalent and affect a wide range of population that includes human immunodeficiency virus-(HIV-) infected individuals, health care workers, blood donors (general population), pregnant mothers, and their children [3,[5][6][7]. Various studies indicate that the prevalence of HBV and HCV among pregnant women becomes serious public health importance [7][8][9].…”

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High Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C Virus Infections among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Borumeda General Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia

Gebretsadik

Assefa

Fenta

et al. 2022

BioMed Research International

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Background. Viral hepatitis are considered as the cause of solemn health problem for the human kind, particularly among pregnant women in the 21th century. Therefore, this study is aimed at determining the seroprevalence of HBV and HCV infection among pregnant women attending at Borumeda General Hospital, Dessie, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Borumeda General Hospital from April to May, 2020. A consecutive total of 124 pregnant women who were attending at the antenatal clinic (ANC) of the hospital were included. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the associated factors and some sociodemographic characteristics. Five milliliters of venous blood was collected from each study participant, and a laboratory test using a rapid HBsAg and anti-HCV kit was done. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22. Results. The mean age of the study subjects was 25.81 (±5.967) years. The overall seroprevalence of either HBV or HCV infections among the study participants was 14 (11.3%). HBsAg and anti-HCV were positive among 10 (8.1%) and 4 (3.2%) study participants, respectively. There was no coinfection result between HBV and HCV among pregnant women. Pregnant women who had abortion history [AOR 5.723; 95% CI 1.100-29.785, P value = 0.038] and hospitalization history with IV medication [AOR 6.939; 95% CI 1.017-47.322, P value = 0.048] exhibited statistically significant association with HBV infection. Conclusions. Seroprevalence of HBV and HCV infections among pregnant women was high, and the rate of HBV particularly can be considered in the high endemic category of the WHO classification scheme. Continuous screening of pregnant mothers, provision of hepatitis B vaccine for females at the child-bearing age, and health education to create awareness about HBV and HCV should be implemented.

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High Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C Virus Infections among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Borumeda General Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia

Gebretsadik

Assefa

Fenta

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“…This study is in agreement with studies conducted in Ghana on blood donors, revealing that the highest seroprevalence was among the 30-39 years age group 8.9% (45). However, our study is not in agreement where the highest prevalence was recorded among the age group between 21-30 years 48 (2.4%) (25).…”

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus among clinically suspected patients visiting Guhalla Primary Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Belete,

Fekadie,

Kassaw

et al. 2024

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Background Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in countries with limited resources. The two hepatitropic viruses have common mode of transmission. Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C virus are the main causes of Cirrhosis, liver cancer and death.Therefore,the aim of this study was to determine the Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus among clinically suspected patients at Guhalla Primary Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based retrospective study was conducted at Guhalla Primary Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. The study included serology registration logbook data from all patients who visited the hospital and were tested using a rapid test kit between September 1st, 2017 to August 30, 2021. Data were entered, cleaned, and analyzed using SPSS version 26 software. Bivariate analysis was computed and a multivariable analysis was conducted to provide an adjusted odds ratio (AOR). P-value < 0.05 at a 95% confidence interval was considered statistically significant. Results In this study, a total of 883(883 for HBV and 366 for HCV) study participants were included. The overall prevalence of HBsAg and anti-HCV were 124/883(14%) and 73/366 (19.9%), respectively. The prevalence of HBV and HCV among males from the total HBV and HCV screened was 70/410 (17.1%) and 53/366(14.4%) respectively. In this study, Being female (AOR = 1.53, 95%CI = 1.03–2.27, p = 0.003) and age group of 31–40 years (AOR:2.85;95% CI: 1.56,5.17, p = 0.001) were statistically significant factors to HBV infection. Similarly, being female (AOR = 1.97, 95%CI = 1.10–3.53, p = 0.02), age group of 21–30 years (AOR:2.71;95% CI: 1.15,6.40, p = 0.02) and age group greater than 40 years (AOR:3.13;95% CI: 1.31,7.44, p = 0.01) were significantly associated with HCV infection. Conclusion and recommendation : In our study, High seroprevalence of HBV and HCV infection was detected among clinically suspected patients. Females and the age groups between 31–40 were more affected. Community awareness of the prevention and transmission of viral hepatitis infection should be strengthened through herd immunization and health education. The prospect study should be conducted in this area.

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Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus markers of infection and immunity among people living in Libreville, Gabon

Zoa-Assoumou,

M'boyis-Kamdem,

Mougola-Bissiengou

et al. 2024

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Patients Attending at Addis Alem Primary Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia

Cited by 7 publications

References 31 publications

High Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C Virus Infections among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Borumeda General Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia

High Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C Virus Infections among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Borumeda General Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus among clinically suspected patients visiting Guhalla Primary Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus markers of infection and immunity among people living in Libreville, Gabon

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