Background. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is an infectious and a global public health problem. The
prevalence of HBV infection among pregnant women is between 2.3% and 7.9%. HBV …

Purpose Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major public health problem globally. Mother-
to-child transmission (MTCT) of HBV is high in endemic countries; however, little is known …

Background Globally 90% of transmission of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is from mother-to child
and occurs predominantly in resource limited countries where the prevalence of HBV is …

Background: Hepatitis B has a wide range of effects on patients' lives due to its chronic
nature. Living with Hepatitis B has been associated with various social challenges such as …

Objective The study assessed the perceived risk factors and prevention practices of HBV
infection among pregnant women in Nigerian hospitals. Study Design A descriptive cross …

Lack of awareness regarding the risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and the
interventions available during pregnancy among the pregnant carriers may influence their …

Background Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is significant,
as most infants infected at birth go on to develop chronic hepatitis B. Vaccination and …

Hepatitis b virus infection presents major threat to public health throughout endemic
countries of tropical and sub-Saharan Africa. There is a scarcity of data on HBV in Adamawa …

Background: Hepatitis B Virus infection is one of the world's most common viralhepatitis and
a significant global public health issue with varied prevalence across the world. Aim of the …

ABSTRACT Background & Aims: Hepatitis B infection is a worldwide health problem. Egypt
classified as an area of intermediate endemicity. Hepatitis B has high materno-fetal …