scholarly journals Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of hepatitis B virus among street children in Isfahan, Iran (2005–2007)

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. e230 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Ataei ◽  
Z. Nokhodian ◽  
A. Babak ◽  
P. Shoaei ◽  
N. Kassaian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Street Children ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

scholarly journals Exposure time to hepatitis B virus and associated risk factors among children in Edirne, Turkey

2005 ◽  
Vol 133 (3) ◽  
pp. 509-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. OTKUN ◽  
M. S. ERDOGAN ◽  
M. TATMAN-OTKUN ◽  
F. AKATA
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Exposure Time ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Hbv Infection ◽  
Independent Factor ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Hbsag Seropositivity ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is endemic in Turkey, but the main routes of transmission were not well established. This study aims to detect the exposure time to HBV and associated risk factors among children. In a sampling group of chıldren aged 0–19 years living in Edirne, antiHBc, antiHBs and HBsAg were screened by the microELISA method. A questionnaire was also completed for each child. In 717 children that were included in the study, the total antiHBc seropositivity was 5·4% and was 1·8, 0·8, 1·7, 6·8, 11·8% in 0–1, 2–5, 6–10, 11–14, 15–19 years age groups respectively. The overall HBsAg seropositivity was 1·7%. The risk of HBV infection increased after the age of 10 years (OR 7·79, 95% CI 3·01–20·16). Collective circumcision was the only independent factor according to regression analysis. Children living in Edirne should be vaccinated against HBV before reaching 11 years of age.

Hepatitis B Virus Infection Serology and the Associated Risk Factors Among Patients With HIV in Shiraz, Iran

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Davarpanah ◽  
Nasrin Motazedian ◽  
Ebrahim Fallahzadeh ◽  
Maryam Rasti ◽  
Hashem Rahmati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

scholarly journals HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION AND ITS ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS;

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (05) ◽  
pp. 668-671
Author(s):  
GHULAM MUJTABA SIDDIQI ◽  
MANZOOR A NAEEM ◽  
M ADIL KHURSHID ◽  
Zafar Altaf Jafary ◽  
Khursheed Anwer
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Hbv Infection ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Objective: The present study was carried out to screen for prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection and its associatedrisk factors in patients presenting for various complaints at a tertiary care hospital. Study design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Place &Duration: Nawaz Sharif social security Hospital, Multan Road Lahore from January 2008 through December, 2009. Materials & Methods: Atotal of 15403 patients, aged 14 to 60 years, belonging to low socio-economic group were screened for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg)during the study period. Relevant information was obtained through a pre-designed questionnaire prepared in accordance with the objectivesof the study. Patient’s serum was tested qualitatively for HbsAg by rapid immunochromatographic technique (ICT devices, Accurate, USA)according to the manufacturer’s instructions.All sera showing reactivity were then confirmed with Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay(ELISA). Results: HbsAg positivity was found in 488 (3.16%) patients of the screened population. Associated risk factors were: therapeuticinjections (25.0%), shaving from community barbers (15.98%), blood or blood product transfusions (10.04%), HbsAg positive sexual partners(7.99%), dental treatment (6.96%), past surgical history (4.91%), occupational exposure (3.07%), pricking nose/ears (3.07%), H/ohemodialysis (2.04%) and medical endoscopy (1.02%). 5.94% cases revealed no risk factor whereas 13.93% cases had multiple risk factors.Conclusions: A high prevalence of known etiological risk factors for HBV infection in the HBV positive patients documented in our studyshould not go without serious concern. Public awareness programs should be launched through mass media to discourage the malpracticesrelated to risk factors.

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