Seroprevalence of Syphilis, HBV and Its Associated Risk Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Wabe, Yasin Awol; Reda, Dawit Yihdego; Ali, Musa Mohammed

doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-170697/v1

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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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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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“…A study conducted in Pakistan showed a history of surgical procedure, and maternal age determines the prevalence of HCV [19]. Even though it is not statistically supported, the prevalence of both HBV and HCV was higher among pregnant women who are living in the rural area [19][20][21].…”

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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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“…19 However, there are still many cases of Rh D incompatibility, and it is still a public health problem in developing countries like Ethiopia, despite advances in prevention and treatment. 4 20 21 Different studies from various countries found that the prevalence of women who know about Rh-incompatibility is approximately 39% in Nigeria, 22 Saudi Arabia, 23 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 24 and Turkey. 25 The age of mothers, income, their education level, how many pregnancies they have had and any complications they experienced during previous deliveries can all affect women's knowledge and attitude about Rh-negativity.…”

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“…Poor level of knowledge about Rh-incompatibility: if women scored less than the mean value of knowledge-related items. 24 Positive attitude toward Rh blood group screening: women who scored higher than the mean value (>42) on all attitude-related questions. 24 Negative attitude toward Rh blood group screening: women who scored lower than the mean value.…”

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“…24 Positive attitude toward Rh blood group screening: women who scored higher than the mean value (>42) on all attitude-related questions. 24 Negative attitude toward Rh blood group screening: women who scored lower than the mean value. 24 Rhesus factor: a protein that may or may not be present on the surface of red blood cells 26 ; Rhesus incompatibility occurs when a pregnant woman is Rh-negative and her fetus is Rh-positive.…”

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Knowledge about Rh-incompatibility and its associated factors among antenatal care recipients in public hospitals of Wolaita zone, 2022: facility-based cross-sectional study

Geta,

Atinafu,

Kassa

2024

bmjph

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BackgroundLack of awareness about the Rh-incompatibility problem is one of the factors hindering early prevention in Ethiopia. Thus, the objective of this study is to determine what was known about Rh-incompatibility disorders and their associated factors among pregnant women participating in prenatal care in southern Ethiopia.Design, setting and participantsA facility-based cross-sectional study was employed in four selected hospitals during 1–30 August 2022. The systematic random sampling method was used as a technique of selecting the study participants. The study was performed using a structured questionnaire. The data were coded and entered into EPI DATA V.4.6, and then the analysis was done using SPSS V.23 software program. Adjusted OR with 95% CI was the measurement unit of association between independent variables and outcome variables. The significance level was established as p<0.05.Result414 women took the survey, which corresponds to a response rate of 98.1%. Of those who responded, only 48% knew their blood group. The study found that 35.3% (95% CI: 31% to 40%) of women had a good knowledge of Rh-incompatibility. Maternal educational level above secondary school, multigravida women, blood type screening in the maternity ward, early counselling on Rh status and Rh-incompatibility and a positive attitude among women were significantly associated with pregnant women’s knowledge of Rh-incompatibility.ConclusionThe majority of pregnant women had poor knowledge regarding Rh-incompatibility. Therefore, all responsible organisations should focus on expanding pregnant women’s knowledge of Rh-incompatibility and the factors significantly associated with knowledge of Rh-incompatibility.

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Knowledge, attitude and prevention practice of Rhesus incompatibility among women of childbearing age in Rumueme Community of Port Harcourt

Itaa,

Willy

2024

JOHASAM

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Rhesus incompatibility is a condition that occurs during pregnancy if a woman has Rh negative blood and her baby has Rh positive blood. This study adopted a survey design with the aim of investigating the knowledge, attitude and prevention of Rhesus incompatibility among women of childbearing age in Rumueme community of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study employed quantitative approach which allows for the data collected to be analysed numerically, make predictions, test causal relationships and generalize results to wider populations. This study was conducted on 87 pregnant women registered at Primary Health Centre Rumueme, Tombia Street, Port Harcourt, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area between the period of January, 2022 to June, 2023. Findings showed that pregnant women in the study area did not really see maternal-foetal blood incompatibility as a serious problem. Clearly the level of awareness is low and the low level of knowledge must have been responsible for negative attitudes. Therefore, interventions aimed at social and behaviour change should primarily target increasing knowledge, improving attitudes and addressing the gaps in practices highlighted by the study are recommended. It was concluded that more efforts should be made to make the incompatibility test even free to women attending clinics. Community healthcare service providers and churches should include in their services to counsel women on the importance of maternal-fetal blood incompatibility test. Women of childbearing age should check their status and those of their partners in terms of blood group, genotype and rhesus compatibility before engaging in relation for the purpose of procreation.

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Seroprevalence of Syphilis, HBV and Its Associated Risk Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

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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

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

Knowledge about Rh-incompatibility and its associated factors among antenatal care recipients in public hospitals of Wolaita zone, 2022: facility-based cross-sectional study

Knowledge, attitude and prevention practice of Rhesus incompatibility among women of childbearing age in Rumueme Community of Port Harcourt

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