Seroprevalence of HIV, HBV and HCV among Prisoners in Sokoto, Nigeria

Uchechukwu, Onuigwe Festus; Yakubu, Abdulrahman; Aliyu, Aliyu Umar; Mustaphar, Ummu; Zama, Isaac; Charles, Adias Teddy; Kwaifa, Ibrahim; Ali, Buhari Hauwa; Augustine, Okwesili; Marafa, Ahmed; E, Osaro; Patrick, Udomah Francis; Momudu, Imoru; Ibrahim, Bagudo Aliyu; Hope, Okorie

doi:10.9734/ajmah/2018/33128

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“…Additionally, prisoners may have limited access to HIV prevention and treatment services, which can further contribute to the spread of the virus. This report is comparable with the study in the Lagos prison (9%) but varies from studies undertaken in other correctional centres, such as the 1% found in inmates in Sokoto [35,36], and lower than the findings by Jeremiah et al [22]. The finding from this study is lesser than the reported prevalence of 18% in Nasarawa State prison [37], the 12% obtained in Kaduna prison and also lesser than the prevalence found in Ghana (19.2%) [38,39].…”

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The HIV and Syphilis Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Incarcerated Individuals in Port Harcourt

Mike-Ogburia¹

2023

J Infect Dis Case Rep

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Infectious diseases like HIV and syphilis are a significant burden in prisons, where they are more prevalent than in the general population. The confined unhygienic living conditions and high-risk behaviours contribute to the spread of infections among incarcerated individuals. This study was therefore aimed at investigating the prevalence of HIV and syphilis among inmates incarcerated in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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The HIV and Syphilis Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Incarcerated Individuals in Port Harcourt

Mike-Ogburia¹

2023

J Infect Dis Case Rep

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“…The overall hepatitis prevalence among the 120 inmates was 45 (37.5%) whereby 35(29.2%) inmates and 10 (8.3%) inmates were seropositive for HBsAg and HCV infections, respectively (Table 1). The HBsAg prevalence obtained in this study was higher than the prevalence of 13.7% reported by Dan-Nwafor et al [9], 12.2% in a national survey conducted for hepatitis B infection in Nigeria [7], 6.5% obtained from prisoners in Ethiopia [10], and 5.9% HBsAg reported in Champ-Dallon pre-trial prison in Switzerland [6]. A prevalence of HBsAg above 8% in a population is considered high [11].…”

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“…A similar report showed a higher prevalence of 32.1% HCV infection among married inmates than among single inmates with 28.8% seroprevalence [13]. Married people may be more prone to these infections as marriage is a medium for unprotected sex which can expose persons to HBsAg and HCV infections [7]. Additionally, married persons are more HBsAg and HCV prevalent than single individuals [14].…”

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“…The prison population is at high risk of HBsAg and HCV infections though they are the most often neglected risk group in the area of prevention and management. Since a prisoner can transmit these infections during and after his or her stay in the prison, transmission can contribute to over a wide pool of infections in the population [7]. The economic costs of the failure to control the transmission of infections include increased requirementsfor medical care, high levelof dependency, and loss of productive labor force, placing heavy burdens on already overstretched health and social services and on the natural economy [7].…”

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“…Since a prisoner can transmit these infections during and after his or her stay in the prison, transmission can contribute to over a wide pool of infections in the population [7]. The economic costs of the failure to control the transmission of infections include increased requirementsfor medical care, high levelof dependency, and loss of productive labor force, placing heavy burdens on already overstretched health and social services and on the natural economy [7]. Adoga et al [8] previously documented the prevalence of HBsAg infection in prison facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria including the Lafia correctional service.…”

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis B and C Virus infection Among Inmates in a Correctional Service, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Owoseni,

Sani,

Usman

2024

LJSIR

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Hepatitis infection has remained a reoccurring public health challenge. The seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus infection among inmates in Lafia correctional service, Nasarawa State, Nigeria was assessed. Blood samples of 120 inmates were screened using the HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) rapid test Dip-strip and HCVAb plus rapid test strip. Socio-demographic and risk factors were analyzed using Fishers exact test binary logistics regression (p ≤ 0.05). Inmates were 29.16 % HBV and 8.3% HCV seropositive. Male inmates were 30% HBV and 8.18% HCV and females were 20% HBV and 10% HCV seropositive. Inmates ≥ 40 years and married inmates are more likely to be infected with HBV and HCV infections. Illicit drug use and incarceration above 5 years were risk factors significant for HBV and HCV prevalence. The high seroprevalence and risk factors of HBV and HCV infections among inmates needs prompt sensitization, screening and vaccination programmes.

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Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hepatitis B and C among Inmates of Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre

Vito-Peter,

Hart,

Dio

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AID

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Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are significant global public health burdens associated with liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and are responsible for over a million deaths yearly. Prisons and other confined facilities offer opportunities for the acquisition and transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and C during and after imprisonment. This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C as well as their associated risk factors among inmates in the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre. A cross-sectional study was conducted among inmates incarcerated in the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre from July to December 2022, and 200 consenting subjects completed a structured questionnaire in addition to screening for the presence of HBsAg and anti-HCV antibodies. Data generated from this study was represented as frequency and percentages, and inferential statistics were carried out using chi-square with the aid of GraphPad Prism Software Version 9. Statistical significance was defined as a p-value of less than 0.05 at a 95% confidence interval. The seroprevalence of HBV was 4% while 3.5% was recorded for HCV with no cases of co-infections reported. HBV seroprevalence was significantly associated with blood oath and a history of surgery (p < 0.05) while HCV seroprevalence was significantly associated with a history of blood oath, sex with non-marital partners as well as a history of illicit drug use (p < 0.05).

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Seroprevalence of HIV, HBV and HCV among Prisoners in Sokoto, Nigeria

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The HIV and Syphilis Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Incarcerated Individuals in Port Harcourt

The HIV and Syphilis Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Incarcerated Individuals in Port Harcourt

Seroprevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis B and C Virus infection Among Inmates in a Correctional Service, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hepatitis B and C among Inmates of Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre

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