Serological markers and risk factors associated with Hepatitis B virus infection among Federal Capital Territory prison inmates, Nigeria: Should we be concerned?

Chioma Cindy Dan-NwaforIkeola AdeoyeKehinde AderemiMartins OnuohaElizabeth AdedireAdebobola BashorunDamaris OsunkwoSaheed GidadoMuhammad BalogunSuleiman IdrisIbrahim Ade-YusufEkpedeme UdomPatrick Nguku

Published in: PloS one (2021)

This study reveals a high seroprevalence of HBV infection among Kuje Prison inmates, hence the need to introduce prison-focused health intervention initiatives such as HBV screening, vaccination and care to reduce the transmission of HBV infection among inmates and ultimately the general population.

Keyphrases

hepatitis b virus
liver failure
healthcare
quality improvement
randomized controlled trial
public health
palliative care
mental health
health information
risk assessment
social media
health promotion