Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus markers and associated factors among children in Hawassa City, southern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the major public health problems worldwide. Limited information exists about the epidemiology of HBV infection in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess sero-prevalence of HBV markers and associated factors in children living in Hawassa City, southern Ethiopia.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 471 children in Hawassa City, southern Ethiopia from May to September, 2018. A total of 471 children were included in the study using a multistage sampling technique. Data on demographic and risk factors were gathered using structured questionnaires. Blood samples were collected and sera were screened for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), antibody to core antigen (anti-HBc), and antibody against

SUBMITTER: Argaw B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7374845 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature