Factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Western Area Urban District, Sierra Leone.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatitis B virus infection remains a global health concern, particularly in resource-constrained countries such as Sierra Leone. Understanding the risk factors for hepatitis B virus among pregnant women can guide public health initiatives, prenatal care, and maternal-child health policies.

Objectives

We assessed the prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Sierra Leone's Western Area Urban District.

Design

We conducted a facility-based cross-sectional study in five randomly selected hospitals in the Western Area Urban District.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in five randomly selected hospitals in May 2021. Data were collected from 320 pregnant women using structured questionnaires. Hepatitis

SUBMITTER: Sogbeh SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12361722 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature