Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis B Infection among Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Clinic in UM Dafog Area, South Darfur State, Sudan

Mudardum, Abdalla Hassan; Mohammed, Abbakar Adam

doi:10.18502/sjms.v14i3.5211

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“…12 However, the seroprevalence data are similar (3.3%) to the results found in national, representative dried blood spot samples that were collected during the 2013-2014 Demographic and Health Survey, which sought to determine the HBV prevalence among adults and children living in the DRC. 13 Compared with other countries, the seroprevalence rate we found is also lower than that found in Uganda (where 11.8% pregnant women tested positive for HBsAg), 14 in Congo-Brazzaville (8.7%), 15 in South Sudan (11%), 16 in Sudan (8.5%), 17 and in Cameroon (9.4%). 18 However, this seroprevalence rate turns out to be superior to that found in Pointe-Noire, Congo-Brazzaville (2.6%).…”

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Seroprevalence of Viral Hepatitis B and C and Knowledge of the Hepatitis B Virus among Pregnant Women Attending Prenatal Care in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Mudji

Madinga

Horsmans

2021

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Viral hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) can significantly influence maternal and child health. Although HIV infection, malaria, and syphilis in pregnant women are likely to be systematically screened for and managed according to national guidelines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, there is no plan for HBV and HCV. Furthermore, there is no documentation regarding pregnant women's knowledge about HBV and HCV. This situation has motivated the researchers to undertake the current study, which was designed to estimate the seroprevalence of HBV and HCV. We have also assessed knowledge of the HBV infection among pregnant women who consulted for antenatal care for the first time at Vanga Evangelical Hospital in Vanga. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 457 pregnant women who attended antenatal care. Sociodemographic, obstetric, and previous medico-surgical data, as well as information related to women's HBV knowledge, were collected using a questionnaire. Rapid tests were used to detect HBV surface antigen and HCV antibodies. Most pregnant women were aged 20-24 years. Only 6.8% of respondents had knowledge of HBV, and the main source of this knowledge was health facilities (4.6%). Only 0.7% reported having been tested, whereas 98.5% said that they had not been offered a test. Overall, 18 (3.9%) participants were HBV positive and 22 (4.8%) were positive for HCV. There is limited knowledge about HBV and HCV among pregnant women in rural Vanga. All pregnant women should be screened during antenatal care, and a well-implemented program of management is needed.

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Seroprevalence of Viral Hepatitis B and C and Knowledge of the Hepatitis B Virus among Pregnant Women Attending Prenatal Care in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Mudji

Madinga

Horsmans

2021

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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“…Other known factors are associated with HBV infection such as unprotected sex, However, history of surgery, long hospital stay, excision, scari cation, acupuncture were not associated with HBV Our results are consistent those of Mudardum and Mohammed in Sudan [20] and Bayo et al in Ouangda [32]. However, Umare et al ( 2016…”

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“…Our results are comparable with recent studies conducted in pregnant women in Ethiopia (7.3% (95% CI: 5-9)) [16] and in Cameroon (7.7%) [17]. By contrast, the seroprevalence of HBV in our study was lower than those reported in northern Cameroon (20%) [18], in Sudan (8.5%) and in South Sudan (11%) [19,20 ], These regions are plagued by politico-military instability, making the health system fragile. The we found in pregnant women in N'djamena is than that reported in studies conducted in other African countries such as Eritrea [21], another study and Egypt in 2020 [23] ( 3.2%; 4.98% and 5% respectively).…”

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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and associated factors among pregnant women in the health facilities, N'djamena, Chad

Debsikréo

Mankréo

Ouangkake³

et al. 2023

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Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major global health problem. In Chad, the prevalence is estimated at 19% in the overall population. Control hepatitis B among pregnant women may help to break the chain of transmission. However, the prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B among pregnant women in N'Djamena are not documented. The aim of this study was to establish the HBV prevalence and identify the risk factors associated with hepatitis B in pregnant women in N'Djamena. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in eight health facilities in the city of N'Djamena (Chad) from April 4 to August 2, 2021. HBV surface antigen was determined using the SD Bioline HBsAg WB rapid test. We performed a Chi-squared test and an adjusted logistic regression to identify risk factors associated with hepatitis B infection. Results A total of 458 pregnant women were included in the study. The average age of participants was 25 years (95% CI: 20–30). Among risk factors, being older (age > 35 years) and having been tested for HBsAg increase the likelihood of being HBsAg+ (OR = 1.22, 95% CI: 0.33–3.92, p = 0.001, and OR = 4.93, 95% CI: 2.05-12.0, p < 0.001).). Pregnant women whose mothers were AgHBs + were also more likely to be HBsAg+ (OR = 27.8; 95% CI: 4.17–192; P = 0.004). Conclusion The prevalence of hepatitis B shows intermediate endemicity in pregnant women in Chad. Age, HBsAg carrier mother, and history of HBsAg screening are associated with HBV infection.). Thus, to avoid mother to child transmission of HBV, here is a need to improve the health education of pregnant women and the access to routine prenatal screening and vaccination of newborns at birth. It is also important to increase the immunization coverage of the population, through children vaccination campaigns.

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“…However, the result of this study was lower than the result reported from Gedeo zone at 9.2%, 19 Jigjiga town at 8.5%, 38 Gambella at 7.9%, 39 Yirgalem hospital at 7.2%, 40 Ghana at 7.7%, 41 South Darfur state, Sudan at 8.5% 42 , and Gambia at 9.2%. 43 The variation might be due to the differences in geographical regions, sociodemographic variations, differences in cultural practices, and risky behavior toward the risk of HBV infection.…”

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care At Public Hospitals in Borena Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Kampe

Abbai

Tilahun

et al. 2023

Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology

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Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the major threats to global health, affecting millions of people each year and causing morbidity and mortality. The risk of acquiring chronic HVV infection varies with age, with 90% of infections acquired during the perinatal period. Despite many studies, there is little evidence of this virus in the Borena Zone. Objectives This study was done to assess seroprevalence HBVinfection and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at selected Borena Zone public hospitals from June 1 to September 30, 2022. Methods A cross-institutional study was conducted on 368 randomly selected pregnant women who received antenatal care at Yabelo General Hospital and Moyale Primary Hospital. Data on sociodemographic and HBV-related factors were collected using a structured questionnaire. A 5 mL blood sample is then taken and tested using a diagnostic method, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Finally, data were entered using Epidata version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 25 and Stata version 14 for analysis. Independent predictors were identified using logistic regression analysis and P < .05 was considered statistically significant. Results The prevalence of HBV infection was 21 (5.7%) (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.74-8.61). History of hospitalization (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 3.44, 95% CI, 1.07-11.09), traditional tonsillectomy (AOR = 4.16, 95% CI, 1.29-13.40), history of sexually transmitted infection (AOR = 5.99, 95% CI, 1.81-19.85), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (AOR = 8.28, 95% CI, 1.66-41.41), and alcohol drinking (AOR = 5.08, 95% CI, 1.49-17.31) were independent predictors of HBV infection. Conclusions The results of this study indicate a moderate prevalence of HBV in selected public hospitals in the Borena Zone. History of hospitalization, traditional tonsillectomy, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and alcohol use was significantly associated with HBV infection. Therefore, there is a need to conduct health education and more community-based research on disease transmission routes.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis B Infection among Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Clinic in UM Dafog Area, South Darfur State, Sudan

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Seroprevalence of Viral Hepatitis B and C and Knowledge of the Hepatitis B Virus among Pregnant Women Attending Prenatal Care in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Seroprevalence of Viral Hepatitis B and C and Knowledge of the Hepatitis B Virus among Pregnant Women Attending Prenatal Care in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and associated factors among pregnant women in the health facilities, N'djamena, Chad

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care At Public Hospitals in Borena Zone, Southern Ethiopia

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