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ArticleWorld journal of hepatology2016

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen in pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Honiara Solomon Islands, 2015.

Aneley Getahun, Margaret Baekalia, Nixon Panda, Alice Lee, Elliot Puiahi, Sabiha Khan, Donald Tahani, Doris Manongi

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Aneley GetahunAneley Getahun, Sabiha Khan, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji Islands.
Margaret BaekaliaAneley Getahun, Sabiha Khan, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji Islands.
Nixon PandaAneley Getahun, Sabiha Khan, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji Islands.
Alice LeeAneley Getahun, Sabiha Khan, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji Islands.
Elliot PuiahiAneley Getahun, Sabiha Khan, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji Islands.
Sabiha KhanAneley Getahun, Sabiha Khan, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji Islands.
Donald TahaniAneley Getahun, Sabiha Khan, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji Islands.
Doris ManongiAneley Getahun, Sabiha Khan, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji Islands.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

methodsThis descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in seven area health centers in Honiara. From March to June 2015, identification of eligible pregnant women in each site was conducted using systematic random sampling technique. A total of 243 pregnant women who gave written informed consent were enrolled. Standardized tool was used to record demographics, obstetric history and serology results. HBsAg and hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) were tested using point-of-care rapid diagnostic test. All HBsAg positive samples were verified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

resultsThe mean age of participants was 26 ± 6 years. The overall hepatitis HBsAg prevalence was 13.8% with higher rate (22%) reported in women between 30-34 years of age. Majority of HBsAg positive participants were Melanesians (29 out for 33). None of the pregnant women in the 15-19 years and ≥ 40 years tested positive for HBsAg. There was no statistically significant difference in HBsAg prevalence by age, ethnicity, education and residential location. The overall HBeAg seroprevalence was 36.7%. Women between 20-24 years of age had the highest rate of 54.5%. Low level of knowledge about hepatitis B vaccination was reputed. Overall, 54.6% of participants were not aware of their hepatitis B vaccination status and only 65.2% of mothers reported their child had been vaccinated.

conclusionHepatitis B is a disease of public health importance in Solomon Islands and emphasize the need for integrated preventative interventions for its control.

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Chronic hepatitisHepatitis BHepatitis B e antigenHepatitis B surface antigenPregnant womenSeroprevalenceSolomon Islands

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