Prevalence of hepatitis B viruses and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in public hospitals of Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia

Introduction. Hepatitis virus infection is a major public health burden and silent killer disease in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses and associated factors among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic in three tertiary hospitals in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1121 pregnant women. Data on sociodemographic and associated factors were collected using a structured questionnaire. Serum samples were tested for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and anti-hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV) using ELISA. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis, and a multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between factors associated with hepatitis B virus and hepatitis virus C infection. Results. A total of 1121 pregnant women were included in the study. The mean age of study participants was 27.2 ± 4.8 yrs. The majority of pregnant women (895 (79.8%)) were from urban areas. The overall seroprevalence of HBsAg and anti-HCV antibody was 52 (4.6%) and 18 (1.6%), respectively. The coinfection rate of HBV/HCV was 1.4% (1/69). Ten (19.2%) of HBV positive cases were coinfected with HIV. There were no coinfections of HCV and HIV. Interestingly, pregnant women with a history of multiple sexual partners (AOR = 3.2, 95% CI, 1.7–7.6), blood transfusion (AOR = 7.6, 95% CI, 2.9–16.9), family history of HBV (AOR = 3.5, 95% CI, 1.7–7.6), being HIV-positive (AOR = 2.5, 95% CI, 1–5.9), and tattooing (AOR = 2, 95% CI, 1–3.8) were significant predictors of HBV infection. Similarly, young age (17–25 yrs) (AOR = 3.2, 95% CI, 1.8–8.6) and no educational background (AOR = 5, 95 CI, 1.7–14.8) were significant predictors of HCV infection. Conclusions. Hepatitis B and C viruses’ infection was intermediate among pregnant women; some risk factors were significantly associated with the majority of cases. Infants born from these infected mothers are at risk of infection. This calls for screening and integration of HBV prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) into HIV. Thus, the provision of health education on hepatitis B and C viruses’ transmission, vaccination, and screening of all pregnant women routinely are essential for the prevention of these viruses.

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Correction to: The prevalence and associated factors of alcohol use among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public hospitals Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-020-02876-7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Getaneh Tesfaye ◽

Demeke Demlew ◽

Meseret G/tsadik ◽

Fikreselam Habte ◽

Gebeyaw Molla ◽

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Keyword(s):

Alcohol Use ◽

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Addis Ababa ◽

Public Hospitals

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.

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Hepatitis B seroprevalence and associated factors in pregnant women and their couples in 6 Amazonian indigenous populations in Peru 2007–2008

International Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1016/j.ijid.2010.02.2019 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

pp. e238-e239

Author(s):

M. Ormaeche ◽

A. Whittembury ◽

L. Suarez-Ognio ◽

M. Pun

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Indigenous Populations

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Utilization of PMTCT services and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/1471-2393-14-328 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Wakgari Deressa ◽

Assefa Seme ◽

Anteneh Asefa ◽

Getachew Teshome ◽

Fikre Enqusellassie

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Addis Ababa ◽

Antenatal Clinics

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Hepatitis B and C viruses’ infection and associated factors among pregnant women in the Amhara region, Ethiopia: implications for prevention of vertical transmission.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-30519/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mulat Dagnew ◽

Yihenew Million ◽

Mucheye Gizachew ◽

Setegn Eshetie ◽

Gashaw Yitayew ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Hepatitis C Virus ◽

Hepatitis C ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

World Health ◽

Amhara Region ◽

History Of

Abstract Background Hepatitis virus infection is a major public health burden and silent killer disease in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. Despite the recommendations of the World Health Organization, screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in pregnant women is not done routinely in public health institutions. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the burden of HBV and HCV and its associated factors among pregnant women in the Amhara region, Ethiopia. Methods A total of 1121 pregnant women were enrolled in the study. Data on sociodemographic and associated factors were collected using a structured questionnaire. Blood was collected from the pregnant women, and serum samples were tested for HBsAg and anti-hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV) using ELISA. The status of HIV-infected pregnant women was collected from the records of their charts. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis, and a binary logistic regression model was used to assess the relationship between factors associated with HBV and HCV infection. Results The seroprevalence of HBsAg and anti-HCV antibody were 4.6% and 1.6, respectively. The co-infection rate of HBV/HCV was 1.4% (1/69). Ten out of 52 HBV positive cases (19.2%) were co-infected with HIV. Only 20 (1.8%) pregnant women had the HBV vaccine. Interestingly, pregnant women with a history of multiple sexual partners (AOR = 3.2,95% CI,1.7–7.6), blood transfusion (AOR = 7.6,95% CI,2.9–16.9), family history of HBV (AOR = 3.5, 95% CI,1.7–7.6), being HIV-positive (AOR = 2.5, 95% CI,1-5.9), and tattooing (AOR = 2, 95% CI, 1-3.8) were significant predictors of HBV infection. Conclusions HBV and HCV infections were intermediate among pregnant women; risk factors were responsible for the majority of cases. Infants born from these infected mothers are at risk of infection. This calls for integration of HBV prevention into the PMTC of HIV. Thus, the provision of health education on HBV and HCV transmission, vaccination, and screening of all pregnant women routinely is essential for PMTCT.

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Prevalence of unintended pregnancy and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics

Clinical Nursing Studies ◽

10.5430/cns.v9n1p29 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 29

Author(s):

Eman H. Elshrqawy ◽

Amina M. Elnemr

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Unintended Pregnancy ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Family Income ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

University Hospitals ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Antenatal Clinics

Objective: Unintended pregnancy is an important worldwide public health problem and one of the important factors contributing to high level of maternal and child morbidity and mortality. The study was aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of unintended pregnancy among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics.Methods: The study followed a descriptive cross-sectional design on 1,254 pregnant women who were chosen by convenient sample technique. The study was done at governmental hospitals in EL-Mansoura City, Egypt including: The antenatal clinics of Obstetric and Gynecological specialty Center at EL-Mansoura University Hospitals, Old General Hospital and Mansoura International Hospital. Two tools were utilized for data collection (The Urdu version of pregnancy intention scale (LMUP) and structured Interviewing Questionnaire.Results: The prevalence of unintended pregnancy among studied women was (29.1%), of which 229 (18.3%) were mistimed and 136 (10.8%) were unwanted. Age, higher family size, lower family income, gravidity, parity, increased number of children and birth spacing were significantly associated with unintended pregnancy.Conclusions: The study concluded that the prevalence of unintended pregnancy was high in El-Mansoura city. It is recommended to develop educational programs and campaigns especially for rural areas to improve awareness regarding family planning and other co-factors associated with unintended pregnancy.

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