Hepatitis B Knowledge in Lagos, Nigeria: Implications for Prevention and Control

2000 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
O.O. Odusanya ◽  
C.A. Onykwere
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals Barriers to the Prevention and Control of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in the Community of Southwestern China: A Qualitative Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tingting Li ◽  
Shu Su ◽  
Yong Zhao ◽  
Runze Deng ◽  
Mingyue Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Control Program ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
And Control ◽  
Poor Cognition

Objective viral hepatitis is a big challenge in China. However, few studies have focused on mapping the difficulties from a broader view. This study aimed to identify the barriers to the prevention and control of hepatitis B and hepatitis C in communities from the perspectives of hepatitis patients, residents, and healthcare providers. A total of 26 participants were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected by in-depth face-to-face interviews from September 2015 to May 2016 in two communities from Chongqing and Chengdu, China. A thematic framework was applied to analyze the qualitative data from the interviews. The critical factors of barriers to hepatitis prevention and control in the districts included poor cognition of residents regarding hepatitis B and hepatitis C, severe stigma in society, inadequate health education, and the provision of unsatisfactory medical services. Strengthening health education and improving services for treating patients with hepatitis are suggested to make further progress. A substantial gap remains between the need and currently available services for hepatitis patients and residents. Delivering quality prevention and control health services, improving health education, and reducing stigma in society are recommended to improve the prevention and control program for hepatitis B and C in communities.

Prevention and control of hepatitis B in China

2002 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 447-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zongtang Sun ◽  
Lihua Ming ◽  
Xu Zhu ◽  
Jianhua Lu
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals Acute hepatitis B notification rates in Flanders, Belgium, 2009 to 2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (30) ◽  
Author(s):  
Özgür Koc ◽  
Pierre Van Damme ◽  
Dana Busschots ◽  
Rob Bielen ◽  
Anmarie Forier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Acute Hepatitis ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Route Of Transmission ◽  
Acute Hepatitis B ◽  
And Control

Background Belgium is a low-endemic country for hepatitis B. Universal hepatitis B vaccination in infants with catch-up in the age cohort of 10–13 year-olds began in 1999. Aims Our objective was to evaluate the effect of prevention and control strategies on acute hepatitis B notification rates in Flanders (Belgium) from 2009 to 2017. Methods This observational study collected demographic data and risk factors for acute hepatitis B from mandatory notifications to the Agency for Care and Health. Results In Flanders, acute hepatitis B notification rates per 100,000 population decreased from 1.6 in 2009 to 0.7 in 2017. These rates declined in all age groups: 0–4-year-olds: 0.6 to 0.0, 5–14-year-olds: 0.2 to 0.0, 15–24-year-olds: 0.8 to 0.7, 25–34-year-olds: 3.4 to 1.1 and ≥ 35-year-olds: 1.59 to 0.7. There was also a downward trend in acute hepatitis B notification rates in native Belgians and first-generation migrants. Among 15–24-year-olds and 25–34-year-olds, a possible reversal of the decreasing trend was observed in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Among 548 acute hepatitis B cases, the main route of transmission was sexual activity (30.7%), and the pattern of transmission routes over time showed an increasing proportion of sexual transmission in men who have sex with men (MSM) after 2014. During the period from 2009 to 2017, five mother-to-child transmissions were reported. Conclusions Prevention and control strategies were effective in reducing the acute hepatitis B notification rate. However, stronger prevention and control measures are needed in adult risk groups, particularly MSM.

A Seroprevalence Study of Hepatitis B and C Virus Infections in a Hospitalized Population in Romania, an Opportunity for a Better National Prevention and Control Strategy

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odette Popovici ◽  
Geza B. Molnar ◽  
Florin Popovici ◽  
Denisa Janţă ◽  
Adriana Pistol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Hcv Infection ◽  
Prevalence Data ◽  
B Virus ◽  
National Prevention ◽  
Hbs Ag ◽  
And Control

Background & Aims: The most recent prevalence data for jepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Romania came from an ESEN 2 study (2002), and from a Romanian population-based study performed in 2008. Most of the previous studies were regional and performed in specific groups (blood donors, pregnant women, institutionalized people, etc) and had limited representativeness at the national level, both for HBV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The scarcity of prevalence data for HBV and HCV infection coming from the routine surveillance was also considered. The aim of our study was to obtain overall and age group specific estimates of the prevalence of HBV and HCN infections markers in Romania, in order to recommend evidence-based public health interventions. The main outcome was the proportion of persons with HBV, HCV and HBV+HCV infection markers, overall and by age group and gender. Methods: Our seroprevalence study ensured national representativeness for the targeted hospitalized population. A prospective collection of serum samples in hospital laboratories was completed between September and November 2013, using a systematic sampling. The study respected the confidentiality of personal data. We calculated the sample size using EpiInfo7 and used Z test – Two-tailed probability for statistical significance. Results: The overall prevalence data estimated in our study were HBc Ab 28%, HBs Ag 4.2%, HBs Ab regardless of titer 64.1%, HBs Ab in titer of at least 10mUI/ml and negative HBc Ab 17.5%; HCV Ab 5.6%; HBc Ab and HCV Ab 2.8%, as markers of double infection. Conclusion: The overall prevalence data estimated in our study for HBs Ag (4.2%) and HCV Ab (5.6%) correspond to a medium endemicity based on the WHO criteria. The estimated prevalence of HBV and HCV infection markers in the study population should represent an opportunity for a better national prevention and control strategy. Abbrevations: ECDC: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control; ESEN: European Seroepidemiology Network; HBcAb: Hepatitis B-core antibodies; HBsAg: Hepatitis B surface antigen; HBV: Hepatitis B virus; HCVAb: Hepatitis C virus antibodies; HCV: Hepatitis C virus; NIPH: The National Institute of Public Health.

scholarly journals Institute of Medicine recommendations for the prevention and control of hepatitis B and C

Hepatology ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 729-733 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abigail E. Mitchell ◽  
Heather M. Colvin ◽  
R. Palmer Beasley
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
And Control
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