ArticleBMC infectious diseases2020
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus among antenatal clinic attendees in Gamawa Local Government Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
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- Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2024Pooled it
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Nigeria.PloS one · 2021Pooled it
- Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and factors associated among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Women's health (London, England)Pooled it
- Seroprevalence, vaccination coverage and associated factors of hepatitis B and C infections among pregnant women in Azare, Bauchi State, Northeast Nigeria.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Hepatitis B Viral Infection and its Associated Factors among Population Aged at Least 15 Years in Three Selected Cities of Burundi.The East African health research journal · 2024Article
- Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Hepatitis B Virus among Pregnant Women Attending a Public Health Facility in Osogbo, Nigeria.Rwanda journal of medicine and health sciences · 2023Article
- Prevalence and knowledge of hepatitis B infection in pregnant women in a primary health center of Patna district, Bihar.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2021Article
- The Burden of HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C by Armed Conflict Setting: The Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey, 2018.Annals of global health · 2021Article
- CpG ODN as an adjuvant arouses the vigor of B cells by relieving the negative regulation of surface TLR9 to enhance the antibody response to vaccine.Applied microbiology and biotechnology · 2021Article
- Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Services at Public Health Facilities in Nekemte Town.International journal of reproductive medicine · 2021Article
- Prevalence, seroconversion and mother-to-child transmission of dual and triplex infections of HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses among pregnant women in Nigeria: study protocol.Reproductive health · 2020Article
- Co-infection and Risk Factors Associated with STIs among Pregnant Women in Rural Health Facilities in Nigeria: A Retrospective Study.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundHepatitis B virus disease is a potentially life-threatening liver infection and a major global health problem. It causes chronic infection and puts people at high risk of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer. WHO estimated 257 million people are living with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and in 2015 alone HBV resulted in to 887,000 deaths globally. We determined the prevalence and associated factors of hepatitis B virus infection among Antenatal Care (ANC) attendees in Gamawa Local Government Area, Bauchi State.
methodsWe conducted a descriptive cross-sectional, health facility-based study between March and April 2018. We used systematic random sampling technique to recruit 210 pregnant women aged 15-49 years. With a structured questionnaire, we interviewed the respondents and collected blood sample to test for hepatitis B surface antigen. We calculated frequencies, means, proportions, and tested for associations using Epi Info 7.2 and Microsoft Excel.
resultsThe mean age of respondents was 24.5 ± 6.0 years; 112 (53%) of whom were younger than 25 years. All were married, 183 (87%) had no formal education and up to 190 (90%) were employed. Overall, 14 (6.7%) tested positive for HBsAg; women aged ≥35 years had the highest prevalence (10%). None with tertiary education tested positive and women married before 18 years had 13 (6.2%) prevalence.
conclusionsThe prevalence of HBsAg among pregnant women in Gamawa LGA was 6.7% which is quite lower than the national prevalence reported. We recommended improved surveillance of HBV infection and screening of women attending ANC.
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