SEROEPIDEMIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS IN JIBLAH TOWN, YEMEN

Abstract

Aims and objective: Viral Hepatitis is a major global health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. The endemicity of hepatitis B virus infection believed high in Yemen. Data for prevalence of hepatitis B virus in Jiblah town in Yemen are rare and inadequate. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus and associated risk factors aming the general population of Jiblah town, Yemen.

Methods: A total of 100 participated included in this study. Serum samples were collected and assayed for HBsAg using the ELISA quantitative technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect behavioral and sociodemographic data.

Results: the results revealed that, the seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus was 3.33%. There was statistically significant differences between hepatitis B virus infection and monthly income.

Conclusion: The finding of this study indicated that the magnitude of hepatitis B virus infection among the general population was intermediate level. Modifiable risk factor, monthly income was identified.

                     

Peer Review History:

Received: 8 February 2023; Revised: 13 March; Accepted: 27 April 2023, Available online: 15 May 2023

Academic Editor: Dr. Rola Jadallah, Arab American University, Palestine, rola@aauj.edu

Received file:                             Reviewer's Comments:

Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 5.5/10

Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10

Reviewers:

Prof. Hassan A.H. Al-Shamahy, Sana'a University, Yemen, shmahe@yemen.net.ye

Dr. Wadhah Hassan Ali Edrees, Hajja University, Yemen, edress2020@gmail.com