Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of hepatitis B virus among pregnant women in southern Ethiopia: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

OBJECTIVES: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major blood-borne and sexually transmitted infectious agent that is a significant global public health issue. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors of HBV among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic of the Hawassa...

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Main Authors: Yeshi Metaferia, Walelign Dessie, Ibrahim Ali, Anteneh Amsalu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Epidemiology 2016-06-01
Series:Epidemiology and Health
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Online Access:http://www.e-epih.org/upload/pdf/epih-38-e2016027.pdf