Tag: antenatal care
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Sero-prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Babile District, Eastern Ethiopia
Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a critical global public health challenge, with an estimated 254 million people living with HBV infection as of 2022. In sub-Saharan Africa, HBV prevalence among pregnant women varies widely, prompting urgent calls for routine antenatal screening and strengthened prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT). This article summarizes a study conducted…
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Sero-prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Pregnant Women in Babile District, Eastern Ethiopia: Associated Factors and Implications for ANC Programs
Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a major global public health challenge, with an estimated 254 million people living with chronic HBV infection worldwide as of 2022. Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is a key driver of chronic HBV cases, particularly in high-endemic regions. In sub-Saharan Africa, prevalence among pregnant women varies widely, underscoring the need for…