Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Birye Dessalegn MekonnenPublished in: Advances in preventive medicine (2021)
This study shows an intermediate level of HCV infection among pregnant women in Ethiopia. The finding suggests the need of implementing a routine hepatitis C virus screening program for all pregnant women, which enables women to access HCV antiviral treatment to minimize vertical transmission to the newborn infants. Moreover, national and regional health programs should mandate and monitor the screening procedures so as to reduce the risk of hepatitis C virus infection.
Keyphrases
- hepatitis c virus infection
- hepatitis c virus
- quality improvement
- pregnant women
- human immunodeficiency virus
- public health
- healthcare
- pregnancy outcomes
- risk factors
- mental health
- clinical practice
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- climate change
- health promotion
- health information
- insulin resistance
- cervical cancer screening