[HTML][HTML] Hepatitis B virus infection and hepatocellular carcinoma in sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030?

E Amponsah-Dacosta - World journal of gastroenterology, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Elimination of viral hepatitis in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030 is an ambitious feat. However, as
stated by the World Health Organization, there are unprecedented opportunities to act and …

Epidemiology of hepatitis B in Iran from 2000 to 2016: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis

N Rezaei, M Asadi-Lari, A Sheidaei… - Archives of Iranian …, 2020 - research.rug.nl
Background: Hepatitis B infection is the major risk factor for liver cancer in Iran. There is no
comprehensive population-based study on the prevalence of hepatitis B by regional …

Challenges of hepatitis B treatment in rural Sub‐Saharan Africa: Treatment initiation and outcomes from a public hospital‐based clinic in Kono, Sierra Leone

ET Nyama, LT Allan‐Blitz, R Bitwayiki… - Journal of Viral …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Despite a high prevalence, there are few successful models for de‐centralizing diagnosis
and treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among rural communities in Sub …

Hepatitis B and C infections in HIV-1 and non-HIV infected pregnant women in the Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana

MT Frempong, P Ntiamoah, ME Annani-Akollor… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background Hepatitis B (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) virus co-infections in HIV are alarming
during pregnancy due to the risk of vertical transmission and the eventual adverse effects on …

Diagnostic performance evaluation of hepatitis B e antigen rapid diagnostic tests in Malawi

AJ Stockdale, NM Silungwe, IT Shawa, B Kreuels… - BMC Infectious …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) has targeted a reduction in viral
hepatitis-related mortality by 65% and incidence by 90% by 2030, necessitating enhanced …

Hepatitis B vaccination coverage, knowledge and sociodemographic determinants of uptake in high risk public safety workers in Kaduna State, Nigeria: a cross …

CL Ochu, CM Beynon - BMJ open, 2017 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives To estimate hepatitis B vaccination (HBVc) coverage, and knowledge and
sociodemographic determinants of full dose uptake in Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) …

[HTML][HTML] Barriers to linkage to care for hepatitis B virus infection: a qualitative analysis in Burkina Faso, West Africa

T Giles-Vernick, F Hejoaka, A Sanou… - The American Journal …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a critical global health problem. The World Health
Organization (WHO) has recently developed a global elimination strategy for HBV infection …

Prevalence of HIV and hepatitis B virus among pregnant women in Luanda (Angola): geospatial distribution and its association with socio-demographic and clinical …

AN Vueba, R Almendra, P Santana, C Faria… - Virology Journal, 2021 - Springer
Background HIV and HBV infections remain responsible for high rate of morbidity and
mortality in many African Countries, affecting women and newborns. This study aims to …

HIV, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and syphilis among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Luanda, Angola: Seroprevalence and risk factors

CS Sebastião, Z Neto, D Jandondo… - Journal of Medical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Infectious diseases during pregnancy remain a public health concern, especially in a
resource‐limited setting. The study aimed to determine the seroprevalence and …

[HTML][HTML] Hepatitis B awareness and vaccination patterns among healthcare workers in Africa

SM Shah, H Rodin, H Pogemiller… - The American Journal …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination patterns and the understanding of its risks among
healthcare workers (HCWs) is a critical step to decrease transmission. However, the depth of …