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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus using HBV-5 Rapid Panel Test and Associated Factors amongst Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Garoua, North-Cameroon

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  • Christian Ngounouh Taheu

    (University of Douala, Cameroon)

  • Philippe Salomon Nguwoh

    (National Public Health Laboratory, Cameroon)

  • Ahie Demtaley

    (Specialized Center for Medical Analysis Techniques, Cameroon)

  • Patrice Zanga Olinga

    (Distant Production House University, United State of America)

  • Joseph Fokam

    (University of Buea, Cameroon)

Abstract

Background: In Cameroon, prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is high and varies from different places in general population and vulnerable persons such as pregnant women. We performed this survey to determine seroprevalence of HBV using HBV-5 Rapid panel test and associated factors amongst pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) in Garoua. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted from February, 15th to April, 15th, 2016 amongst 102 pregnant women attending ANC in city of Garoua. Data were obtained using a structured questionnaire by interview. The blood samples were collected and tested by the immuno-chromatographic panel method (OnSite HBV-5 Rapid Panel Test) for the detection of HBV biomarkers. Statistical analyses were performed by EPI InfoTM version 7 software, with P

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  • Christian Ngounouh Taheu & Philippe Salomon Nguwoh & Ahie Demtaley & Patrice Zanga Olinga & Joseph Fokam, 2022. "Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus using HBV-5 Rapid Panel Test and Associated Factors amongst Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Garoua, North-Cameroon," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 4(1), pages 114-119, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:4:y:2022:i:1:id:41147
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2022.4.1.1147
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