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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and Associated Factors Among Female Sex Workers Using Respondent-Driven Sampling in Hawassa City, Ethiopia.

Deresse DakaGetahun HailemeskelDemissie Assegu Fenta
Published in: Infection and drug resistance (2021)
The prevalence of HBV infection in this study was relatively high compared to the general population. Factors like sociodemographic, behavioral, and previous information were associated with HBV infection. There is a need for ongoing screening of this high-risk population to inform planning for vaccination and preventive measures.
Keyphrases
  • hepatitis b virus
  • liver failure
  • risk factors
  • healthcare
  • health information