Risk factors associated with hepatitis B and C in rural population of Burera district, Rwanda
Pan Afr. med. j
; 352020.
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| ID: biblio-1268622
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
several studies have shown that older people have a higher risk of exposure to viral hepatitis B and C than younger people. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C and their associated factors in people aged 45+ years old in Burera, a rural district of Rwanda.Methods:
a cross sectional study was conducted from July to December 2017 during a mass campaign of hepititis B (HBV) and hepititis C (HCV) screening and vaccination of eligible populations against HBV in Burera District. Blood samples were collected and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and an antibody against hepatitis C (Anti-HCV) were detected using an Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA). The associated factors were identified using a structured questionnaire and the data was analyzed using SPSS software.Results:
of the 374 people included in this study, 53.2% were females. The median age was 56 years old with an Interquartile range (IQR) of 50 - 63 years old. The prevalence of HBV and HCV infection was 6.4% and 9.4%, respectively, with 0.3% co-infection rate. Age, social economic level, history of blood transfusion, history of never using a condom, as well as a history of injury with a used sharp material were significantly associated with HCV infection.Conclusion:
the study showed a high seroprevalence of both HBV and HCV in Burera's elderly population aged 45+ years. Several factors associated with HBV and HCV in this study could be prevented through education and improved hygiene
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AIM
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Rwanda
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
Pan Afr. med. j
Year:
2020
Type:
Article