Chronic hepatitis B virus in the Philippines

Gish, Robert G.; Sollano, José D.; Lapasaran, Alex S.; Ong, Janus P.

doi:10.1111/jgh.13258

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“…An international survey, carried out in the Philippines, found that the high prevalence rates of infection with the hepatitis B virus were related to a lack of prevention, through vaccines, and effective treatment, when necessary. Thus, it is emphasized the need for better training of health professionals (26) for actions that make it possible to increase vaccine coverage, such as Hepatitis B, in this age group.…”

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Analysis of the vaccination status of older adults

Ferreira

Oliveira

Tavares

et al. 2021

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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Objective: To describe the sociodemographic characteristics, functional capacity and vaccination status of older adults, and to verify the factors associated with the incomplete vaccination status and the absence of the vaccination card. Method: Cross-sectional and analytical study conducted with older adults living in the city of Uberaba (MG). The following analyzes were carried out: descriptive, bivariate and multinomial logistic regression (p<0.05). Results: A total of 576 older adults participated. Most of them were women, in the 70-80 age group, with partner, low education and income, living with someone, independent in basic activities of daily living and with partial dependence on instrumental activities. The highest percentage was for older adults who had incomplete vaccination status, especially regarding the absence of immunization for Hepatitis B. Individual monthly income < 1 minimum wage (p=0.002) and single-person housing arrangement (p=0.010) were associated with the incomplete vaccination status, and the absence of the vaccination card, with the lowest level of education (p=0.039). Conclusion: Low income and education, as well as living alone, are factors associated with inadequate vaccination status among older adults in the community. The need for primary care nurses to develop strategies to increase vaccination coverage among older adults with these characteristics is emphasized.

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Analysis of the vaccination status of older adults

Ferreira

Oliveira

Tavares

et al. 2021

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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“…In the United States, prevalence estimates of chronic HBV infection range from approximately 850 000 to more than 2 million cases. 1,[18][19][20] In the United States, new cases of HBV among adults are largely transmitted through injection drug use or sexual intercourse, but most prevalent cases of HBV infection are chronic infections from exposure occurring in infancy or childhood. Another major risk factor for HBV infection is country of origin.…”

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Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women

Owens

Davidson

Krist

et al. 2019

JAMA

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US Preventive Services Task Force T he US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) makes recommendations about the effectiveness of specific clinical preventive services for patients without obvious related signs or symptoms. It bases its recommendations on the evidence of both the benefits and harms of the service and an assessment of the balance. The USPSTF does not consider the costs of providing a service in this assessment. The USPSTF recognizes that clinical decisions involve more considerations than evidence alone. Clinicians should understand the evidence but individualize decision making to the specific patient or situation. Similarly, the USPSTF notes that policy and coverage decisions involve considerations in addition to the evidence of clinical benefits and harms. Summary of Recommendation and Evidence The USPSTF recommends screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit (A recommendation) (Figure 1). Rationale Importance Screening for HBV infection during pregnancy identifies women whose infants are at risk of perinatal transmission. Data from a nationally representative sample showed a prevalence of maternal IMPORTANCE Screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection during pregnancy identifies women whose infants are at risk of perinatal transmission. Data from a nationally representative sample showed a prevalence of maternal HBV infection of 85.8 cases per 100 000 deliveries from 1998 to 2011 (0.09% of live-born singleton deliveries in the United States). Although there are guidelines for universal infant HBV vaccination, rates of maternal HBV infection have increased annually by 5.5% since 1998. Children infected with HBV during infancy or childhood are more likely to develop chronic infection. Chronic HBV infection increases long-term morbidity and mortality by predisposing infected persons to cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer. OBJECTIVE To update the 2009 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for HBV infection in pregnant women. EVIDENCE REVIEW The USPSTF commissioned a reaffirmation evidence update to identify substantial new evidence sufficient enough to change the prior recommendation. The USPSTF targeted its evidence review on the effectiveness and potential harms of screening and the effectiveness and harms of case management to prevent perinatal transmission. FINDINGS The USPSTF previously found adequate evidence that serologic testing for hepatitis B surface antigen accurately identifies HBV infection. Interventions are effective for preventing perinatal transmission, based on foundational evidence and observational studies of US case management programs. In addition, there is evidence that over time, perinatal transmission has decreased among women and infants enrolled in case management, providing an overall substantial health benefit. Therefore, the USPSTF reaffirms its previous conclusion that there is convincing evidence that screening for HBV infection in pregnant women provides substantial benef...

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“…Statistics show that the seafarers' labour market is dominated by Filipinos, who constitute up to 80% of all employees [7,8]. Interestingly, the Philippines is the country with one of the highest rates of HBV infections in the world, where 16.7% of the general adult population are HBsAg positive, which corresponds to 7.4 million chronically infected people [9].…”

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Reactivation of hepatitis B virus infection in a seafarer: an omitted problem of maritime medicine

Rokicki

Sikorska

Sulima

et al. 2022

International Maritime Health

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Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV), despite the implementation of extensive preventive measures, has remained one of the biggest health problems worldwide. There are still people not covered by the compulsory vaccination programme and carriers of an actively replicating virus among professionally active seafarers. The article is based on a case report of a seafarer with life-threatening reactivation of long-term uncontrolled HBV infection that resulted in decompensated cirrhosis and liver transplant. The case shows clinical aspects of chronic hepatitis B and contributes to discussion about HBV infection with regard to seafarers. The article also analyses the current legal regulations and guidelines in terms of preventing new infections and detecting people already infected with HBV. Considering the specific nature of work on seagoing ships, it is justified to recognise the seafaring as a profession with a high risk of HBV infection. Monitoring the course of the disease can prevent reactivation of inflammatory process and serious consequences of chronic hepatitis B during a cruise. The elementary issue is specific prophylaxis, that is, covering the unvaccinated persons with the vaccination programme. The prevalence of HBV infection and the specifics of the seafarer labour market require development of new international regulations, which will unify Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) protocols and take into consideration compulsory vaccination.

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Chronic hepatitis B virus in the Philippines

Cited by 9 publications

References 43 publications

Analysis of the vaccination status of older adults

Analysis of the vaccination status of older adults

Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women

Reactivation of hepatitis B virus infection in a seafarer: an omitted problem of maritime medicine

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