[HTML][HTML] Hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection in healthcare workers
N Coppola, S De Pascalis, L Onorato… - World journal of …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Approximately 3 million healthcare workers per year receive an injury with an occupational
instrument, with around 2000000 exposures to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and 1000000 to …
instrument, with around 2000000 exposures to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and 1000000 to …
[HTML][HTML] Health-care workers' occupational exposures to body fluids in 21 countries in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To estimate the lifetime and 12-month prevalence of occupational exposure to
body fluids among health-care workers in Africa. Methods Embase®, PubMed® and …
body fluids among health-care workers in Africa. Methods Embase®, PubMed® and …
Prevalence and predictors of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in east Africa: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies published …
HM Kafeero, D Ndagire, P Ocama, A Kudamba… - Archives of Public …, 2021 - Springer
Background The epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the general population in east
Africa is not well documented. In this meta-analysis, we examined 37 full published research …
Africa is not well documented. In this meta-analysis, we examined 37 full published research …
Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among health care workers in a tertiary hospital in Tanzania
A Mueller, L Stoetter, S Kalluvya, A Stich… - BMC infectious …, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa has a high prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV)
infections. Health care workers (HCWs) are at high risk of contracting HBV infection through …
infections. Health care workers (HCWs) are at high risk of contracting HBV infection through …
Hepatitis B and C viral infection: prevalence, knowledge, attitude, practice, and occupational exposure among healthcare workers of Jimma University Medical Center …
Background. Blood‐borne infections have been recognized as an occupational hazard for
nearly 50 years. Current treatment for hepatitis B virus (HBV) is very expensive for …
nearly 50 years. Current treatment for hepatitis B virus (HBV) is very expensive for …
Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positivity and its associated factors in Rwanda
Background The epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the general population
in Rwanda is not well known. This study examined the prevalence of HBV surface antigen …
in Rwanda is not well known. This study examined the prevalence of HBV surface antigen …
Knowledge, attitude and prevalence of hepatitis B virus among healthcare workers: a cross-sectional, hospital-based study in Bamenda Health District, NWR …
E Akazong, C Tume, R Njouom, L Ayong, V Fondoh… - BMJ open, 2020 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a bloodborne virus which can be transmitted via
percutaneous and mucocutaneous exposure to infected body fluid. Healthcare workers …
percutaneous and mucocutaneous exposure to infected body fluid. Healthcare workers …
Hepatitis B vaccination coverage among health-care workers in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To estimate full hepatitis B vaccination coverage (uptake of≥ 3 doses of vaccine)
among health-care workers (HCWs) in Africa. Methods We systematically searched the …
among health-care workers (HCWs) in Africa. Methods We systematically searched the …
Hepatitis B infection awareness, vaccine perceptions and uptake, and serological profile of a group of health care workers in Yaoundé, Cameroon
HOP Tatsilong, JJN Noubiap, JRN Nansseu… - BMC public health, 2016 - Springer
Background Cameroon is one of the countries in Africa with the highest burden of Hepatitis
B infection. Health care workers are known to be at risk of occupational exposure to blood …
B infection. Health care workers are known to be at risk of occupational exposure to blood …
Hepatitis B and C virus infection among healthcare workers in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Healthcare workers are at risk of acquiring hepatitis B and C virus infections
through patients' blood and bodily fluids exposure. So far, there is no pooled data that shows …
through patients' blood and bodily fluids exposure. So far, there is no pooled data that shows …