The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis B Surface Ag Positivity in Pregnant Women in Eastern Region of Ghana

Background/AimsThe aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positivity in pregnant Ghanaian women.Methods : We surveyed 1,500 pregnant women in Eastern region of Ghana. Direct interviews were performed by trained nurses using standardi...

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Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gastroenterology Council for Gut and Liver 2012-04-01
Series:Gut and Liver
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Online Access:http://gutnliver.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5009/gnl.2012.6.2.235