Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
School of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
Research Article
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Ante Natal Care services at Nekemte Town Public Health Facilities, Ethiopia
Author(s): Sinkinesh Eba, Gemechu Kejela, Afework Tamiru and Adisu Tafari*
Background: Viral hepatitis is an emerging global health problem. A pregnant woman infected with the Hepatitis B virus has a high rate of vertical transmission, causing adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes. Understanding the magnitude of the problem and associated factors has paramount importance to avert such adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes. So, the main aim of this study was to assess the Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics at Nekemte town public health facilities.
Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 277 pregnant women attending Antenatal Care at Nekemte town public health facilities from June 1 to July 30, 2020. All public health institutions in Nekemte town (two hospitals and one health center were taken and the study parti.. View More»