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Risk factors associated with hepatitis B and C in rural population of Burera district, Rwanda
Iradukunda, Patrick Gad; Habyarimana, Thierry; Niyonzima, Francois Niyongabo; Uwitonze, Ange-Yvette; Mpunga, Tharcisse.
  • Iradukunda, Patrick Gad; s.af
  • Habyarimana, Thierry; s.af
  • Niyonzima, Francois Niyongabo; s.af
  • Uwitonze, Ange-Yvette; s.af
  • Mpunga, Tharcisse; s.af
Artículo en Inglés | AIM | ID: biblio-1268622
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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Índice: AIM (África) Asunto principal: Población Rural / Rwanda / Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática Tipo de estudio: Estudio de etiología / Estudio observacional / Estudio pronóstico / Investigación cualitativa / Factores de riesgo País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: Inglés Revista: Pan Afr. med. j Año: 2020 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Índice: AIM (África) Asunto principal: Población Rural / Rwanda / Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática Tipo de estudio: Estudio de etiología / Estudio observacional / Estudio pronóstico / Investigación cualitativa / Factores de riesgo País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: Inglés Revista: Pan Afr. med. j Año: 2020 Tipo del documento: Artículo