Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and associated factors among blood donors in Hossana blood bank catchment area, Southern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver brought on by the DNA virus known as the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Around the world, 240 million people are thought to have HBV in a chronic state. The prevalence of viral hepatitis is extremely high in Africa. Prior reports from various regions of the nation have indicated a variable prevalence of HBV infection.

Objective

To estimate the prevalence of HBV infections and associated factors among blood donors in the Hossana blood bank catchment area in August 2023.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 546 blood donors in the Hossana blood bank catchment area from August 22 to September 22, 2023. Study participants were included using the system established by the blood bank.

SUBMITTER: Jaldo MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783898 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature