Establishing baseline framework for hepatitis B virus micro-elimination in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - A community-based seroprevalence study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We conducted a community-based seroprevalence study using three HBV seromarkers (HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam, to (1) determine the prevalence of HBV serologic profiles; (2) document factors associated with HBV infection or susceptibility; and (3) propose strategies toward HBV elimination by 2030.

Methods

During 2019-2020, we deployed a multistage cluster design with probability proportionate to size, to recruit 20,000 adults for an HBV screening and linkage to care program citywide. Screening results with interpretation, recommendations, and health education materials were returned to participants. Post-study surveys were conducted within three months to identify gaps in linkage to care.

Findings

Of the 17,600 adults invit

SUBMITTER: Pham TND 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9700320 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature