A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Nigeria
BO Olakunde, DA Adeyinka, OA Olakunde… - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Nigeria has a high burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, commonly
acquired through vertical transmission. However, there is a lack of an efficient surveillance …
acquired through vertical transmission. However, there is a lack of an efficient surveillance …
Hepatitis B and C virus infections among pregnant women in Arab and African countries
Introduction: The epidemiology of viral hepatitis during pregnancy is of paramount
importance for health planners and program managers. Data on viral hepatitis during …
importance for health planners and program managers. Data on viral hepatitis during …
Prevalence of HBsAg and knowledge about hepatitis B in pregnancy in the Buea Health District, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study
AAB Frambo, J Atashili, PN Fon, PM Ndumbe - BMC research notes, 2014 - Springer
Abstract Background Although infection with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) remains a global public
health problem, little is known about its epidemiology in pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa …
health problem, little is known about its epidemiology in pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa …
Hepatitis B virus infections and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic at Deder Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia
A Umare, B Seyoum, T Gobena, T Haile Mariyam - PloS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious public health problem worldwide.
Reports have shown that 68,600 people die of HBV infection and more than 300,000 deaths …
Reports have shown that 68,600 people die of HBV infection and more than 300,000 deaths …
Epidemiology of hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus infections in pregnant women in Sana'a, Yemen
EA Murad, SM Babiker, GI Gasim, DA Rayis… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2013 - Springer
Abstract Background Screening for Hepatitis B and C during pregnancy may help to decide
on appropriate antiviral therapy and the institution of steps to minimize vertical transmission …
on appropriate antiviral therapy and the institution of steps to minimize vertical transmission …
Hepatitis B virus sero-prevalence amongst pregnant women in the Gambia
M Bittaye, P Idoko, BA Ekele, SA Obed, O Nyan - BMC infectious diseases, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background Infection with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a serious public health problem
worldwide, with over 360 million carriers. Sixty million of these are resident in Sub-saharan …
worldwide, with over 360 million carriers. Sixty million of these are resident in Sub-saharan …
Prevalence, Infectivity, and Associated Risk Factors of Hepatitis B Virus among Pregnant Women in Yirgalem Hospital, Ethiopia: Implication of Screening to Control …
Background. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) positive
mother has up to 90% likelihood of mother‐to‐child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus …
mother has up to 90% likelihood of mother‐to‐child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus …
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and anti HCV antibody and its associated risk factors among pregnant women attending maternity ward of Felege Hiwot …
Background Viral hepatitis is a life-threatening liver disease that has become important
public health issue in developing countries including Ethiopia. This study was undertaken to …
public health issue in developing countries including Ethiopia. This study was undertaken to …
Prevalence of malaria and hepatitis B among pregnant women in Northern Ghana: comparing RDTs with PCR
NG Anabire, PA Aryee, A Abdul-Karim, IB Abdulai… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background High prevalence of malaria and hepatitis B has been reported among pregnant
women in Ghana. In endemic areas, the diagnoses of malaria and hepatitis B among …
women in Ghana. In endemic areas, the diagnoses of malaria and hepatitis B among …
Risk factors associated with Hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
MA Tesfu, TT Habtemariam, NB Belay - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection is one of the serious public health problems
worldwide and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Viral hepatitis during pregnancy …
worldwide and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Viral hepatitis during pregnancy …