Helicobacter pylori infection and its associated factors among dyspepsia patients attending Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, 2020.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common bacterial infections of humankind that affects more than 50% of the world's population. It has been implicated as an important agent in the pathogenesis of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. Data regarding its prevalence using stool antigen test is scarce in Ethiopia. Hence, the main aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among dyspeptic patients using stool antigen test and assessing the potential risk factors.

Methods

Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted on 373 dyspepsia patients. Data were collected using a pre-tested interviewer administered questionnaire. SPSS Version 23 for Windows software was used for summarization and analyses of data. Bivaria

SUBMITTER: Jemere T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9997881 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature