کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3484328 | 1233739 | 2016 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectiveThe objective of this work was to investigate the seroprevalence and associated risk factors of HBsAg among adolescents and adults in the Muhayil Aseer region of KSA.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted on a selected sample of adolescents and adults in the Muhayil Aseer region of KSA. A comprehensive questionnaire-based interview was performed for all participants, blood samples were taken, and sera were tested for HBsAg.ResultsThe study included 133 adolescents and 938 adults. A seroprevalence of 1.5% and 6.1% were recorded among adolescents and adults, respectively. The study showed that persons without the hepatitis B vaccination carried a significantly higher risk for developing sero-positivity for HBsAg.ConclusionThe present study further endorsed the effectiveness of vaccination in preventing hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Strict preventive measures against HBV infection need to be fostered in the study area.
Journal: Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences - Volume 11, Issue 2, April 2016, Pages 140–144