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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among pregnant women at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana.
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- Vertical transmission of hepatitis B virus in the WHO African region: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The Lancet. Global health · 2025Pooled it
- Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2024Pooled it
- Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
- Prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis B virus infection among expectant mothers in Jirapa Municipality, Upper West Region, Ghana: a facility-based cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Suboptimal immunity of hepatitis B vaccination and seroprotection among healthcare professionals in a tertiary hospital in Ghana.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Sero-prevalence of hepatitis b virus infection and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public health facilities in Babile district, Eastern Ethiopia.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Developing strategies for integrating Hepatitis B Virus infection testing and treatment into routine PMTCT services in Ghana's Upper West Region: a rapid qualitative study applying the CFIR-ERIC matching tool.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Prevalence of antibodies against rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis b, and Toxoplasma gondii in women of reproductive age prior to conception in Iran.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Article
- Co-infections and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women in Ghana: A facility-based cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2025Article
- Seroprevalence and associated factors of Hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending Antenatal care clinic in public hospitals in the Central Ethiopia region: A cross-sectional study.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Guhala Primary Hospital, Northwestern Ethiopia.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Determinants of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus among pregnant women in southwestern Nigeria.The Pan African medical journal · 2024Article
- 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
- Hepatitis B prevention and treatment needs in women in Senegal (ANRS 12356 AmBASS survey).BMC public health · 2023Article
- Risk factors associated with Hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.PloS one · 2023Article
- Seroprevalence and Associated Factors of HBV and HCV among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of microbiology · 2023Article
- Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Sexually Transmitted Blood-Borne Infections among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Jirapa, Upper West Region of Ghana.The Canadian journal of infectious diseases & medical microbiology = Journal canadien des maladies infectieuses et de la microbiologie medicale · 2023Article
- Triple sexually transmitted infections among pregnant woman in the context of Elimination of mother to child transmission in Southern Ethiopia: Reports from a survey of questionnaires and laboratory studies.Frontiers in global women's health · 2023Article
- The Screening ofInfectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionHepatitis B virus infection is a global public health problem. Though, the disease is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about its epidemiology among pregnant women in Ghana. This study sought to determine the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital; Ghana's largest hospital.
methodsWe conducted a facility-based cross-sectional survey among 232 antenatal attendants. Participants were recruited using systematic random sampling technique and screened with HBsAg Rapid Test. Data was analyzed with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 23.0. Results were presented using descriptive statistics, Fisher's Exact test and Logistic Regression analysis.
resultsTwo hundred and twenty-one (221) of the total sample (n = 232) agreed to participate in this study; representing a response rate of 95%. The mean age of the participants was 31 years and standard deviation of 5.3. The mean gestational period at recruitment was 28 weeks and standard deviation of 6.8. Majority of the participants were married (83.3%), parous (69.6%), educated (91.4%) and employed (90.5%). The prevalence of HBsAg was 7.7%. We found no significant association between socio-demographic characteristics of the participants and HBV infection.
conclusionSeroprevalence of 7.7% indicates moderate endemicity. Socio-demographic characteristics did not influence HBV infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The findings provide empirical evidence that will contribute to knowledge of HBV epidemiology in Ghana.
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