Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Ambo town, Central Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Wakjira, Merga; Darega, Jiregna; Oljira, Habtamu; Tura, Meseret Robi

doi:10.1016/j.cegh.2022.101054

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“…The odds of HBV infection were about 3 times higher among pregnant mothers who had a history of hospital admission when compared to those who had no history of hospital admission. This result is in line with the study reported from Ambo town, 44 Desie, 45 Gedeo zone, 19 Agena health center, Gurage zone, 32 West Hararghe public hospitals, 46 and Egyptian. 47 This might be due to that the hospitalized women might easily acquire the infection during a different procedure than the pregnant women who had no history of hospital admission.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Pregnant women who had a history of alcohol drinking were about 5 times at higher risk when compared with those who had no history of alcohol drinking. The finding of this report was consistent with the result of a study conducted in Ambo town, 44 Nigeria, 25 and Kenya. 52 The possible explanation for this occurrence might be alcohol intake is associated with risky sexual behavior and chronic alcohol intake has adverse effects on the liver.…”

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confidence: 92%

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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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confidence: 92%

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confidence: 92%

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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“…Participants in this study who had a previous history of tattooing were 4 times more likely to test positive for HBsAg. Tis result is in line with a study done at Debre Markos Referral Hospital, which found that body tattooing practice increased the likelihood of testing positive for HBsAg by 4.94 times [39], and a study conducted in the town of Ambo, in the regional state of Oromia, Ethiopia, found that a history of practicing tattoos increased HBsAg positivity risk by 5.31 times [40].…”

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confidence: 83%

Seroprevalence and Associated Factors of HBV and HCV among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Assefa,

Kiros,

Delelegn

2023

International Journal of Microbiology

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Background. Infections with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are worldwide problems that particularly place a heavy burden on developing nations. HBV and HCV infections during pregnancy have a high rate of vertical transmission and harmful consequences for both the mother and the child. Therefore, this study was carried out to assess the seroprevalence and associated factors of HBV and HCV infections among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 15th to September 16th, 2022, at the Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital antenatal care clinic. Five milliliters of venous blood were collected from 422 pregnant women selected using a simple random sampling method. Data on sociodemographic characteristics and risk factors were collected using a prestructured questionnaire. A chi-square test, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were used to evaluate the association between dependent and independent variables. p values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results. The seroprevalence of HBV and HCV infections was found to be 13% and 0.5%, respectively. Undertaking blood transfusion (AOR = 14.2, CI = 5.81–34.526, p = 0.001 ), tattooing (AOR = 3.99, CI = 1.1–14.36, p = 0.034 ), and dental therapy (AOR = 4.9, CI = 1.41–17.025, p = 0.012 ) were significantly associated with HBV infection. Conclusion. HBV infection in pregnant women was shown to have a high endemicity (13%) in this investigation, whereas the seroprevalence of HCV infection was low (0.5%). HBV infection was significantly associated with a history of blood transfusions, tattooing, and dental therapy. Screening pregnant women for HBV and HCV infections and providing effective therapy would ensure better outcomes for the newborn. In addition, health education must be used to increase knowledge of screening and modes of transmission.

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“…The current study recorded hepatitis B prevalence of 4.4% in the pregnant women. This was close to the prevalence (4.9%) recorded in a recent study among Ethiopian pregnant women [14]. Also, assessment of prolonged bleeding risk showed that 14.1% had thrombocytopenia whereas 1.5% presented with prolonged bleeding time.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…Platelet number (×10 9 pregnant women assessing antenatal care [14]. The healthassociated behavior of an individual could be affected by factors including their knowledge, attitude, and practice [15].…”

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Viral Infection in Pregnant Women at the Suhum Municipality, Ghana

Boachie,

Pidah,

Eshun

et al. 2024

Journal of Pregnancy

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Background. Global prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection was estimated between 257 and 291 million since 2020, posing a great public health challenge. In Africa, an estimated 60 million cases of HBV were reported in the same year. Pregnant women might be susceptible to HBV infection dependent on their level of awareness and knowledge about the causes, transmission, and prevention of HBV. The aim of the study was to assess the awareness and prevalence of HBV infection and prolonged bleeding risk among pregnant women at the Suhum Municipality of Ghana. Methods. The study was a cross-sectional design involving pregnant women who were sampled following their visit to the antenatal unit at the Suhum Government Hospital. Sociodemographics including history of HBV screening and vaccinations were obtained from consented individuals using pretested questionnaires. Also, venous blood samples were obtained for platelet count, whereas bleeding time assay was performed to assess functional platelet disorders. Results. Hepatitis B prevalence was 4.4%, with 14.1% prevalence of mild thrombocytopenia and 1.5% prevalence of prolonged bleeding time. Pregnant women who had tertiary education and previous screening were about 8 times (AOR=7.78, 95% CI: 1.50-40.50) and 14 times (AOR=13.66, 95% CI: 1.72-108.75) more likely to have knowledge of hepatitis B than those without tertiary education and previous screening, respectively. Conclusion. The prevalence of HBV was 4.4%. Education status and previous screening were associated with demonstration of knowledge about HBV; therefore, intensification of education and screening are recommended.

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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Ambo town, Central Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 10 publications

References 16 publications

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

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

Seroprevalence and Associated Factors of HBV and HCV among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Viral Infection in Pregnant Women at the Suhum Municipality, Ghana

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