Hepatitis B prevalence in Brazilian waste pickers: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Rev. saúde pública (Online)
; 55: 1-8, 2021. tab, graf
Article
in En
| LILACS, BBO
| ID: biblio-1352156
Responsible library:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE:
To describe the hepatitis B prevalence in Brazilian waste pickers.METHODS:
We performed a literature search in the SciELO, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), PubMed and Web of Science databases using the descriptors "hepatitis B" AND ("informal recycling" OR "waste picker" OR "recyclable waste collectors" OR "solid waste segregator") AND ("recyclable waste" OR "solid waste") AND Brazil. Epidemiological studies on HBV in Brazilian waste pickers published prior to February 2020 were included and evaluated for quality and bias using a funnel plot.RESULTS:
This meta-analysis consisted of five articles. Prevalence of HBV surface antigen seropositivity was 14% (95%CI 6%-22%) in Brazilian waste pickers.CONCLUSION:
HBV prevalence in Brazilian waste pickers remains high. There should be more campaigns showing the importance of vaccination and personal protective equipment use.Key words
Full text:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
BBO
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LILACS
Main subject:
Refuse Disposal
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Hepatitis B
Type of study:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. saúde pública (Online)
Journal subject:
Sa£de P£blica
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil