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ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2023

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in North Korean Defectors Residing in Korea.

Young Mi Hong, Ki Tae Yoon, Young Joo Park, Hyun Young Woo, Jeong Heo

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Article in Journal of Korean medical science, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

5 authors.

Young Mi HongDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5427-7505
Ki Tae YoonDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8580-0239
Young Joo ParkDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8416-0615
Hyun Young WooDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0605-6318
Jeong HeoDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0961-7851

Funding

Pusan National University
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to investigate the prevalence rate of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and identify the demographic, and sociological characteristics and changes in awareness of HCV infection by participating the study for North Korean defectors residing in South Korea.

methodsThis study prospectively enrolled participants. Demographic, sociological and clinical data, and questionnaire surveys focused on awareness of HCV infection were collected.

resultsIn total, 211 North Korean defectors participated in this study from September 2020 until June 2021. There were 174 women (82.5%), and the overall mean age was 48.9 years (range, 20 to 80 years). Of these participants, 112 (53.1%) had immigrated to South Korea since 2011. The overall prevalence of anti-HCV antibody among North Korean defectors was 1.9%. Thirty participants (14.2%) had hepatitis B surface antigens. A huge lack of awareness regarding HCV infection has been observed among North Korean defectors.

conclusionThis is the first prospective study to investigate the prevalence rate of HCV infection among North Korean defectors residing in South Korea. As North Korean defectors are a vulnerable group concerning HCV infection, they may benefit from HCV screening policies and educational interventions for HCV infection.

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HepacivirusHepatitis CDemocratic People's Republic of KoreaFemaleHumansMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRepublic of KoreaSeroepidemiologic StudiesAwarenessHepatitis C VirusNorth Korean DefectorsPrevalence

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