Regional epidemiological study of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus among prisoners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infections of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are leading contributors to Indonesia's disease burden, particularly among prisoners with limited access to care. This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of these infections in prisoners of Semarang.

Design and methods

A cross-sectional study at Kedungpane prison, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia included informed consent, questionnaires about awareness and risk factors, and blood tests. HBV and HCV were determined through rapid serological methods, whereas HIV was confirmed with three rapid tests.

Results

Among 1,642 prisoners (mean age 35.1 years), HBV, HCV and HIV prevalence was 3.3%, 1.5% and 0.9%, respectively. Significant risk factor

SUBMITTER: Purnomo HD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12798094 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature