Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and its associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data published from 2003 to 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Numerous epidemiological studies on hepatitis B virus among pregnant women in Ethiopia have been conducted, showing significant variation over time and between different geographical regions. The aim of this systematic review and Meta-analysis is to estimate the overall prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and its associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia.

Methods

We use the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines for articles. All observational published studies were retrieved using relevant search terms PubMed, Embase, web of science and google scholar databases. Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instruments for observational studies was used for critical apprai

SUBMITTER: Bitew ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12278681 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature