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ArticleBMC public health2024

Street adolescents in low income setting exposed to hepatitis B and C, and disadvantaged by lifestyle: a Togolese cross-sectional study.

Arnold Junior Sadio, Valentine Marie Ferré, Oumarou I Wone Adama, Harold Régis Kouanfack, Anoumou Claver Dagnra, Amivi P Amenyah-Ehlan, Laté Mawuli Lawson-Ananissoh, Diane Descamps, Charlotte Charpentier, Didier Koumavi Ekouevi

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Arnold Junior SadioFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health, University of Lomé, Center for Training and Research in Public Health, Lomé, Togo. sadioarnold@gmail.com.
Valentine Marie FerréService de Virologie, Université Paris Cité, INSERM, IAME, UMR 1137, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat- Claude Bernard, Paris, F-75018, France.
Oumarou I Wone AdamaAfrican Center for Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CARESP), Lomé, Togo.
Harold Régis KouanfackAfrican Center for Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CARESP), Lomé, Togo.
Anoumou Claver DagnraFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Fundamental Sciences, University of Lomé, Lomé, Togo.
Amivi P Amenyah-EhlanLaboratory of Molecular Biology and Immunology (BIOLIM), University of Lomé, Lomé, Togo.
Laté Mawuli Lawson-AnanissohDepartment of Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Lomé, Lomé, Togo.
Diane DescampsService de Virologie, Université Paris Cité, INSERM, IAME, UMR 1137, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat- Claude Bernard, Paris, F-75018, France.
Charlotte CharpentierService de Virologie, Université Paris Cité, INSERM, IAME, UMR 1137, AP-HP, Hôpital Bichat- Claude Bernard, Paris, F-75018, France.
Didier Koumavi EkoueviFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health, University of Lomé, Center for Training and Research in Public Health, Lomé, Togo.

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Abstract

backgroundIn Togo, few data are available on viral hepatitis in street adolescents, a vulnerable population due to their lifestyle. The aim of this study was to describe the lifestyle of street adolescents (sexual practices and drug use), to estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses, and to describe their HBV immunization profile in Togo.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in Lomé (Togo) in July 2021. Street adolescents aged between 13 and 19 years were included. A questionnaire was used to document lifestyle. ELISA tests were performed for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), Hepatitis B core and surface antibodies (anti-HBc, anti-HBs), and antibodies against hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV).

resultsA total of 299 adolescents (5.4% female) with a median age of 15 years (IQR: 14-17) were included. Of these, 70.6% (211/299) were sexually active and 70.6% (149/211) had not used a condom during their last sexual intercourse. Drug use was reported by 42.1% of the adolescents. The most used substances were cannabis (39.0%), cocaine (36.6%), glue solvents (19.5%), and tramadol (11.4%). However, cocaine use may have been overestimated due to information bias. Current HBV infection (HBsAg+) was detected in 3.7% (95%CI: 1.9-6.5) of the adolescents. Isolated anti-HBc + was present in 5.3%. All three HBV markers (HBsAg, anti-HBs, and anti-HBc) were negative in 71.6% of adolescents. Anti-HCV was detected in 4.7% of adolescents.

conclusionNearly one in 10 street adolescents has markers for HBV contact/current infection, and approximately 72% of street adolescents may still be infected with HBV, as they have no HBV markers. HCV is also circulating in this population. Given the reported high-risk sexual practices and high levels of drug use, there is an urgent need to develop integrated strategies to prevent infections, including HBV, and drug dependence in this population.

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Hepatitis BHepatitis CLife StyleAdolescentCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHomeless YouthHumansMalePovertyPrevalenceSexual BehaviorSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesTogoVulnerable PopulationsHepatitis B and C virusesImmunization profileLifestyleStreet adolescentsTogo

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