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Khader Y, Warrad N, Maiteh S. Prevalence Rates of Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Hepatitis B and C among Migrant Workers in Jordan. J Glob Infect Dis 2024; 16:54-59. [PMID: 39081509 PMCID: PMC11286085 DOI: 10.4103/jgid.jgid_104_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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Introduction Migration across national borders is an influential factor of consideration in the control of infectious diseases. Therefore, including migrants in surveillance and screening programs as well as linkage to care is mandatory to meet the public health targets of countries and regions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) among migrant workers applying for work permits in Jordan during the period 2018-2020. The findings of this study are expected to guide health policy to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in Jordan. Methods During the period 2018-2020, 439,622 migrant workers underwent routine testing for TB, HIV, and hepatitis B and C. Demographic, laboratory, and clinical data for those migrants were retrieved from the Directorate of Chest Diseases and Immigrants Health records. The overall prevalence of the mentioned diseases as well as by subgroups was calculated. Results The prevalence rates of TB and HIV among migrants were 54 per 100,000 migrants (11 per 100,000 male migrants and 138 per 100,000 female migrants, P < 0.001) and 21 per 100,000 (11 per 100,000 male migrants and 41 per 100,000 female migrants, P < 0.001), respectively. The prevalence of hepatitis B was 10 per 1000 migrants (12 per 1000 male migrants and 7 per 1000 female migrants, P < 0.001) and the prevalence of hepatitis C was 37 per 1000 (51 per 1000 male migrants and 10 per 1000 female migrants, P < 0.001). The prevalence of all studied conditions varied significantly according to gender, age, occupation, and country of origin. Conclusions The prevalence rates of TB, HIV, HBV, and HCV were generally higher among migrants than Jordanians. Evidence-based health policies need to be drafted that aim to address migrant workers health care to ensure the lowest possible risk from infectious diseases to the people of Jordan is maintained. The study findings can inform the formulation of immigration and public health policies, including screening requirements for migrant workers, health insurance provisions, labor regulations, and support services for those with these conditions.
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- Yousef Khader
- Department of Public Health, Community Medicine, and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
- Center of Excellence for Applied Epidemiology, Global Health Development Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Public Health, Community Medicine, and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Center of Excellence for Applied Epidemiology, Global Health Development Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Amman, Jordan
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Zhao D, Zhang H, Cao Q, Wang Z, Zhang R. The research of SARIMA model for prediction of hepatitis B in mainland China. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29317. [PMID: 35687775 PMCID: PMC9276452 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Hepatitis B virus infection is a major global public health concern. This study explored the epidemic characteristics and tendency of hepatitis B in 31 provinces of mainland China, constructed a SARIMA model for prediction, and provided corresponding preventive measures.Monthly hepatitis B case data from mainland China from 2013 to 2020 were obtained from the website of the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China. Monthly data from 2013 to 2020 were used to build the SARIMA model and data from 2021 were used to test the model.Between 2013 and 2020, 9,177,313 hepatitis B cases were reported in mainland China. SARIMA(1,0,0)(0,1,1)12 was the optimal model and its residual was white noise. It was used to predict the number of hepatitis B cases from January to December 2021, and the predicted values for 2021 were within the 95% confidence interval.This study suggests that the SARIMA model simulated well based on epidemiological trends of hepatitis B in mainland China. The SARIMA model is a feasible tool for monitoring hepatitis B virus infections in mainland China.
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- Daren Zhao
- Department of Medical Administration, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Administration, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Administration, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Administration, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute,Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Management,Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Rajkumar V, McCausland K, Lobo R. A Rapid Review of Interventions to Increase Hepatitis B Testing, Treatment, and Monitoring among Migrants Living in Australia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19105947. [PMID: 35627481 PMCID: PMC9141177 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19105947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) disproportionately affects migrants with low health literacy and help-seeking behaviour living in high-income countries. Evidence of effective interventions is required to increase hepatitis B (HBV) testing, treatment, and monitoring. Available evidence from Medline, Embase, Scopus, Google, and Google Scholar was identified, collated, and synthesised. Inclusion criteria included grey and peer-reviewed literature published in English between January 2012 and December 2021. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were excluded. Seventeen peer-reviewed articles met the inclusion criteria. Most interventions were conducted at the individual level and were typically outreach testing initiatives. One study was conducted at a structural level. All studies were successful in encouraging HBV screening uptake, and 10 studies demonstrated effective linkage to care. Two studies showed evidence of monitoring participants post-intervention. Most interventions had more female than male participants. Interventions conducted across community and clinical-based settings had more participants engage in screening and/or linkage to care in community settings. Effective interventions to prevent HBV transmission and CHB-related morbidity and mortality were approaches that utilised linguistic-specific and culturally appropriate resources to successfully engage migrants. Community outreach programmes that educate participants about HBV transmission, screening, and treatment can promote community dialogue and understanding to reduce stigma and discrimination.
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- Vishnupriya Rajkumar
- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia; (K.M.); (R.L.)
- Correspondence:
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia; (K.M.); (R.L.)
- Collaboration for Evidence, Research and Impact in Public Health (CERIPH), School of Population Health, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia; (K.M.); (R.L.)
- Collaboration for Evidence, Research and Impact in Public Health (CERIPH), School of Population Health, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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Taye B, Valery P, Liddle B, Woodward A, Shahid S, Farley R, Sackey D, Clark P. Australian general practitioners’ perceptions of the barriers and opportunities for community-based care of patients with viral hepatitis: a mixed methods study. J Prim Health Care 2022; 14:229-236. [DOI: 10.1071/hc22005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Taye BW, Valery PC, Liddle B, Woodward AJ, Sackey D, Williams S, Chang GKF, Clark PJ. Fitting Health Care to People: Understanding and Adapting to the Epidemiology and Health Literacy of People Affected by Viral Hepatitis from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Migrant Backgrounds. J Immigr Minor Health 2021; 24:1196-1205. [PMID: 34787805 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-021-01305-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This study explored the epidemiology and health literacy of people affected by viral hepatitis (VH) from migrant culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds attending a community-based general practitioner and specialty hepatology shared-care (HEPREACH) clinic in Brisbane, Australia. Patient-reported data on health literacy and clinical information from adult patients (n = 66) of CALD background recruited from the liver clinic were analyzed. Health literacy was assessed using a 5-question, 12-point scale. Variance weighted multiple linear regression was used to identify factors associated with knowledge about VH. About three-quarters of patients (74.2%) were diagnosed with hepatitis B. The median knowledge score was 7.8 (interquartile range [IQR] 6‒9). One in five patients did not understand the infective nature of VH, 30.3% did not understand mother-to-child transmission risk, and 30-40% of patients thought activities such as kissing, sharing food or mosquito bites could spread VH. Only 6% of patients understood the risk of liver cancer and the need for regular screening. Higher educational level (secondary, β = 4.8, p < 0.0001 or tertiary, β = 8.1, p < 0.0001 vs. primary) was associated with better knowledge, and transition through a refugee camp (vs. not, β = - 1.2, p = 0.028) and country of diagnosis (overseas vs. Australia, β = - 1.9, p = 0.016) were associated with poorer knowledge. Country of origin, refugee status and opportunities for tertiary education impact patients' understanding of VH. Ensuring delivery of culturally appropriate care and education is critical to improve knowledge, reduce misconceptions to improve care and outcomes for VH in CALD migrant communities.
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- Belaynew W Taye
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. .,Mater Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia. .,QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mater Hospitals, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Mater Refugee Health and Mater-University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Mater Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia.,QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mater Hospitals, Brisbane, Australia
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Li T, Wang R, Zhao Y, Su S, Zeng H. Public awareness and influencing factors regarding hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Chongqing municipality and Chengdu City, China: a cross-sectional study with community residents. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e045630. [PMID: 34341038 PMCID: PMC8330590 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Hepatitis B and hepatitis C cause a heavy disease burden in China. This paper aims to investigate the public's knowledge on hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Chongqing municipality and Chengdu City, China. DESIGN A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2016 to April 2017. SETTING Two communities from Chongqing and Chengdu were involved in this study. PARTICIPANTS Data from 928 community residents were analysed. OUTCOME Demographic characteristics, knowledge on hepatitis B and hepatitis C and sources of hepatitis knowledge were obtained from questionnaires. The participants' scores ranged from 0 to 24, and a test score about more than 14.4 (60% of the total score) was defined as sufficient knowledge. RESULTS Among the participants, only 36.10% presented sufficient knowledge on hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and about 40% were unaware of the two antidiscrimination policies in China. The sources of information about hepatitis were mainly from doctors and the internet. Unmarried individuals, people with secondary education and above and those with an annual income above US$2108 tended to exhibit a higher level of knowledge on hepatitis B and hepatitis C. CONCLUSIONS The community members demonstrated limited awareness and level of knowledge on hepatitis B and hepatitis C, particularly in relation to the antidiscrimination policies. Extensive health education should be provided to the public, particularly to those with low educational status and income.
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- Tingting Li
- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Blood Components Department, Chengdu Blood Center, Health and Family Planning Commission of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Child Nutrition and Health, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- China-Australia Joint Research Center for Infectious Diseases, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, ShanXi, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Machmud PB, Glasauer S, Gottschick C, Mikolajczyk R. Knowledge, Vaccination Status, and Reasons for Avoiding Vaccinations against Hepatitis B in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review. Vaccines (Basel) 2021; 9:625. [PMID: 34207829 PMCID: PMC8227242 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9060625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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(1) Background: The coverage of hepatitis B vaccination remains low in developing countries to date. This systematic review thus analyzes the determinants of people's knowledge and vaccination status as well as the reasons why people in developing countries chose not to receive the hepatitis B vaccination. (2) Methods: We searched four databases to identify all studies from developing countries published within the past 10 years. Both low-risk and high-risk populations aged older than 15 years old were eligible for the study. The quality of studies was assessed by the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale assessment. (3) Results: This study identified 2443 articles, 89 of which were included in the analysis. Monthly income, occupational status, and profession as a health-care worker were the strongest predictive factors for both knowledge of hepatitis B and vaccination status. In addition, strong predictor variables of hepatitis B knowledge were knowing an infected person and level of education, while health insurance, management's protection at workplace, infection training, and experience of hepatitis B exposure were strong influencing factors for vaccine uptake. (4) Conclusions: Exposure to information, support from institutions, and financial support related to vaccination cost have a positive impact on the knowledge about hepatitis B infection and vaccination coverage.
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- Putri Bungsu Machmud
- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics (IMEBI), Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Medical School of the Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Straße 8, 06112 Halle (Saale), Germany; (P.B.M.); (S.G.); (C.G.)
- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Prof. Dr. Bahder Djohan, Depok 16424, Indonesia
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics (IMEBI), Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Medical School of the Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Straße 8, 06112 Halle (Saale), Germany; (P.B.M.); (S.G.); (C.G.)
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics (IMEBI), Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Medical School of the Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Straße 8, 06112 Halle (Saale), Germany; (P.B.M.); (S.G.); (C.G.)
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics (IMEBI), Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences, Medical School of the Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Magdeburger Straße 8, 06112 Halle (Saale), Germany; (P.B.M.); (S.G.); (C.G.)
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Valizadeh L, Zamanzadeh V, Zabihi A, Negarandeh R, Jafarian Amiri SR. Qualitative study on the experiences of hepatitis B carriers in coping with the disease. Jpn J Nurs Sci 2018; 16:194-201. [PMID: 30088344 DOI: 10.1111/jjns.12229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Revised: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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AIM Hepatitis is a systemic infection that causes restrictions in the life of many patients due to its chronic nature and it necessitates the use of coping strategies to improve the quality of life. This study aims to demonstrate the experiences of hepatitis B carriers in coping with the disease. METHODS The present study was conducted by using a qualitative content analysis. The data were collected through 18 unstructured and in-depth interviews from 2014 to 2016 at medical centers, a gastrointestinal and liver diseases research center in the cities of Babol and Amol (northern Iran) and Tabriz (north-western Iran) with patients infected with hepatitis B. The study was carried out by using purposive sampling. RESULTS The data analysis led to the extraction of the main theme, "attempting an active expansion of interactions," and its three subthemes, including: "denial of the disease," "protecting oneself or others," and "coping with the disease." CONCLUSION Patients with hepatitis B use different strategies to cope with this disease. In order for patients to properly face the disease and to live with minimum challenges and limitations, they need to be suitably understood and supported. Therefore, consideration of education and consultation programs regarding the different aspects of this disease is urgent.
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- Leila Valizadeh
- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Prevalence of chronic hepatitis B and status of HBV care among rural women who planned to conceive in China. Sci Rep 2017; 7:12090. [PMID: 28935971 PMCID: PMC5608955 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12005-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Globally, one third of prevalent chronic hepatitis B (CHB) virus infection (HBV) occurred in China. Assessing the prevalence of CHB infesction and status of HBV-related services among pre-conception women will provide insight into risks of mother to child transmission (MTCT). A cross-sectional analysis of data from the National Free Pre-pregnancy Checkups (NFPC) program in 2010-2014 was conducted. A standardized questionnaire which collected demographic information and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) which tested serological HBV markers were applied. A total of 16,051,850 rural women aged 15-49 years were included. 5.2% of women were infected with CHB, among whom, 28.6% were also hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) positive. The most CHB concentrated places were distributed in southeastern coastal provinces. Women born after 1992 did not experience a higher level of vaccine-induced immunity compared to those born before 1992. Nine in ten rural women with CHB were not aware of their HBV status and a very small proportion of women (0.22%) had received antiviral treatment. Our data demonstrated an overall high-intermediate burden of CHB. Heterogeneity of geographic distribution, high proportion of HBeAg, insufficient awareness of HBV status, and low access to HBV treatment are challenges for preventing the MTCT.
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Liu J, Lv J, Yan B, Feng Y, Song L, Xu A, Zhang L, Yan Y. Comparison between two population-based hepatitis B serosurveys with an 8-year interval in Shandong Province, China. Int J Infect Dis 2017; 61:13-19. [PMID: 28577994 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2017.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2017] [Revised: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Tremendous progress has been made in hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevention and control in the last 30 years in China, but it continues to be a major public health problem. The most recently reported population-based seroepidemiological survey on HBV in Shandong Province in China was published in 2006, and an updated baseline for HBV prevalence was badly needed in the province to identify the change in HBV epidemiology in the last decade. METHODS Two population-based cross-sectional serosurveys were performed among the population aged 1-59 years in the same sample areas in Shandong Province, China in 2006 and 2014, respectively. Data on demographic characteristics were collected. A blood sample was obtained from each person and was tested for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), antibody against HBsAg (anti-HBs), and antibody against hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc). RESULTS Overall, the prevalence rates of HBsAg, anti-HBs, and anti-HBc were 3.39% (95% confidence interval (CI) 2.51-4.26), 44.96% (95% CI 41.34-48.57), and 24.45% (95% CI 22.19-26.71), respectively, among the population aged 1-59 years in the 2006 serovsurvey; the corresponding prevalence rates were 2.49% (95% CI 1.81-3.17), 48.27% (95% CI 45.63-50.92), and 22.56% (95% CI 20.14-24.97), respectively, in 2014. The prevalence rates of HBsAg and anti-HBc were lower in 2014 than in 2006. Conversely, the prevalence of anti-HBs showed an increase. However, none of these differences were statistically significant (all p>0.05). The prevalence of HBsAg showed an increase among persons aged 20-24 years in 2014 (3.83%) compared with 2006 (2.98%) (t=0.45, p=0.67). Among all occupation groups, the prevalence of HBsAg was lower in 2014 than in 2006, while the prevalence of anti-HBc showed moderate increases in students and farmers (all p>0.05). The prevalence of HBsAg decreased more obviously in urban areas (65.49%) than rural areas (7.07%) from 2006 to 2014. CONCLUSIONS The epidemiology of HBV infection has changed in Shandong Province, China over the last decade. More attention should be paid to HBV infection among students and farmers.
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- Jiaye Liu
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China; Academy of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China
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- Academy of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China
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- Academy of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China
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- Academy of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China
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- Academy of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China
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- Academy of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China..
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- Academy of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China..
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China.
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Al-Humayed SM. Hepatitis B and C Viral Infections in Tihamet Aseer, South-Western Saudi Arabia: Are There Gender Differences? SAUDI JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & MEDICAL SCIENCES 2017; 5:110-115. [PMID: 30787767 PMCID: PMC6298365 DOI: 10.4103/1658-631x.204853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is endemic in Saudi Arabia. Many studies have shown varying results in gender differences in HBV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The objective of this study was to determine if gender differences exist in HBV and HCV infection and to elucidate any related risk factors in Tihamet Aseer, south-western Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods The study was a cross-sectional study of a representative sample of males and females in Tihamet Aseer, south-western Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive questionnaire was completed by all participants. Blood samples were taken and sera were tested for hepatitis B surface antigen and HCV antibodies by fourth-generation enzyme immunoassays. Results The study included 1532 participants from the Tihamet Aseer area. An overall seroprevalence of 7.9% and 1.7% was found for HBV and HCV infections, respectively. In logistic regression analysis, no gender differences were found for HBV seroprevalence. Identified risk factors for HBV infection included a history of blood transfusion and lack of hepatitis B vaccination. On the other hand, females were more prone to become seropositive for HCV (adjusted odds ratio = 5.034, 95% confidence interval: 1.042-9.321). Other identified risk factors for HCV infection were illiteracy and a history of blood transfusion. Conclusion The prevalence and HBV and HCV infection is high compared to the national figures. Gender differences were only observed in HCV infection. It is recommended to have an active educational and media campaign. A "catch-up" vaccination program against HBV should be introduced for adults as a strategy to achieve the herd immunity effect in the affected area.
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- Suliman M Al-Humayed
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Valizadeh L, Zamanzadeh V, Negarandeh R, Zamani F, Hamidia A, Zabihi A. Psychological Reactions among Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B: a Qualitative Study. J Caring Sci 2016; 5:57-66. [PMID: 26989666 PMCID: PMC4794545 DOI: 10.15171/jcs.2016.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2015] [Accepted: 07/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Introduction: Hepatitis B is the most prevalent type of
viral hepatitis. Psychological reactions among patients with hepatitis B infection is
considerably different and affects their decision about treating and following up the
disease. The present study aims at explaining the psychological demonstrations experienced
by these patients. Methods: In this qualitative study, a total of 18 patients
with hepatitis B (8 women and 10 men) were selected by purposive sampling method. Data
were collected by unstructured in-depth interviews during 2014-2015 in the medical centers
of three cities in Iran. All interviews were recorded, typed and analyzed by the
conventional content analysis approach. Results: By analyzing the data, the main theme including
psychological instability, with three sub-themes were emerged: grief reaction (stupor,
denial, anger and aggression), emotional challenges (worry and apprehension, contradiction
with beliefs, fear of deprivation, fear of stigma, waiting for death and prognosis
ambiguity) and inferiority complex (social withdrawal, sense of humiliation and
embarrassment and sense of guilt and blame) were acquired. Conclusion: The findings indicate that patients with
hepatitis B experience various psychological reactions that need to be controlled and
managed by themselves or healthcare providers. Thus, implementation of health
interventions with emphasis on psychological care to prevent problems and execution of
educational and consultation programs about hepatitis especially by medical centers and
mass media is seems necessary.
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Affiliation(s)
- Leila Valizadeh
- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Reza Negarandeh
- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Farhad Zamani
- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Angela Hamidia
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
| | - Ali Zabihi
- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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