Hepatitis B prevalence and associated factors in adults presenting for infection screening in northern Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Hepatitis B is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In view of the World Health Organization 2030 targets, effective screening of chronic infection is crucial. We have assessed the prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B surface antigen in adults presenting for screening.

Methods

Free-of-charge and anonymous services for simultaneous hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus and syphilis screening and counseling were provided in four facilities in northern Thailand. Analyses were performed separately in clients born before integration into the 1992 hepatitis B vaccine Thailand's Expanded Program on Immunization and in clients born afterwards.

Results

Between October 2015 and August 2020, hepatitis B surface antigen

SUBMITTER: Salvadori N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10755356 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature