SynthesisEpidemiology and infection2022
The prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection in Bangladesh: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Hepatitis B surface antigen seroprevalence in Morocco (2000-2024): a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Pooled it
- The epidemiology of hepatitis b virus infection in Uganda after two decades of vaccination: a meta-analysis and meta-regression.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
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- Understanding Hepatitis B-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Nurses of a Selected Tertiary Hospital in Northwestern Bangladesh.Health science reports · 2026Article
- The hidden burden of viral hepatitis: a comparative study of KAP and infections among rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Epidemiological and clinical profile of viral hepatitis B and C among adult patients attending Hepatitis clinic at Rwanda Military Referral and Teaching Hospital: a retrospective cross-sectional study.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Complete Genome Sequencing of Occult Hepatitis B Virus in Hemodialysis Patients Reveals Subgenotype D2 and Immune Escape Mutations in Bangladesh.International journal of microbiology · 2026Article
- Changing Landscape of Chronic Liver Diseases in a Tertiary Level Hospital of Bangladesh Over the Last 10 Years.International journal of hepatology · 2026Article
- The Prevalence Trend of Glaucoma by Age and Sex Difference in South Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Population-Based Studies.Health science reports · 2025Article
- The impact of COVID-19 on hepatitis B and C virus prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in Bangladesh compared with Japan and the global perspective.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage among Bangladeshi Healthcare Workers: Findings from Tertiary Care Hospitals.Vaccines · 2022Article
- Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Acute Viral Hepatitis in Bangladesh: An Overview.Microorganisms · 2022Review
- A Narrative Review on the Specific Pattern of HBV Genotype in Bangladesh: Clinical Implications for Management.Euroasian journal of hepato-gastroenterologyReview
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Abstract
Despite the availability of an effective vaccine, hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the major public health problems worldwide, mostly in developing countries. This systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to estimate the pooled prevalence of HBV infection in Bangladesh. We systematically searched various electronic databases to retrieve relevant studies published until April 2021. A total of 15 studies were met the inclusion criteria and included in the meta-analysis. The pooled estimated prevalence of HBV infection in the general population of Bangladesh from 1995 to 2017 was 4.0% [95% confidence interval (CI) 3.0-5.1]. The results of subgroup analysis revealed that the prevalence of hepatitis B was higher in females than males [odds ratio (OR) 1.20, 95% CI 0.48-2.97, P = 0.70], people of age <25 years had a higher prevalence than people of age >25 years (OR 1.25, 95% CI 0.72-2.17, P = 0.42) and married people had a higher prevalence than unmarried/single people (OR 2.16, 95% CI 1.51-3.10, P < 0.0001). The Egger's test statistics (P = 0.584), Begg and Mazumdar's rank correlation test (P = 0.054) indicated the absence of publication bias. This study analysis reported a low intermediate prevalence of HBV infection (4%) in Bangladesh, which is currently higher than the global prevalence of HBV infection (3.5%).
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