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Prevalence and associated risk factors for hepatitis B and C viruses among refugee populations living in Mahama, Rwanda: A cross-sectional study.

Innocent KamaliDale A BarnhartJean d'Amour NdahimanaKassim NoorJeanne MumporezeFrançoise NyirahabihirweJean de la Paix GakuruTumusime MusafiriSandra UrusaroJean Damascene MakuzaJanvier SerumondoDina Denis RwamuhindaMaurice NkundibizaFredrick KateeraGallican Rwibasira NshogozaJoel M Mubiligi
Published in: PloS one (2021)
Sero-prevalence and risks factors for hepatitis B and C among Burundian were comparable to that in the Rwandan general population. Contact tracing among household members of identified HBsAg and anti-HCV infected case may be an effective approach to targeted hepatitis screening given the high risk among self-reported cases. Expanded access to voluntary testing may be needed to improve access to hepatitis treatment and care in other refugee settings.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • healthcare
  • hepatitis c virus
  • palliative care
  • physical activity
  • quality improvement
  • human health
  • pain management
  • risk assessment
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • combination therapy
  • health insurance