Hepatitis B Serological Markers and Risk Factors among Pregnant Women and Prospective Blood Donors in Southwestern Nigeria
Journal Title: International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health - Year 2017, Vol 27, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Hepatitis B control, especially among pregnant women and prospective blood donors, in the developing world is still a disease that must be given attention considering its mortality and morbidity rates. Methods: This study was conducted among 153 subjects including pregnant women and prospective blood donors using appropriate hepatitis B serological marker ELISA kits (WANTAI, China) for each marker. Results: Among the subjects screened, 38 had at least one of the markers. Among those that showed no detectable HBsAg were 2 prospective blood donors with HBeAg and another 6 prospective blood donors and 2 pregnant women with HBcAb-IgM detected in them all indicating an ongoing infection and replication of hepatitis B virus. Sexual activities were found to be of statistical significance in the study. Conclusion: It is imperative to give more attention to control of HBV spread through more sex education and administration of vaccination.
Authors and Affiliations
Olufisayo A. Adesina, Margaret O. Japhet
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