Determinants of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Bench Sheko zone, Southwest Ethiopia: a case-control study
The study identifies multiple factors contributing to HBV infection in pregnant women. Therefore, it is crucial to promote safe abortion practices and the responsible use of sharp materials, avoid high-risk contact with infected individuals within the family, raise awareness about the risks associated with tribal scarification while advocating for safer practices, and offer education on safe tooth extraction methods to reduce the risk of HBV.
Authors
- Gossa Fetene Abebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8495-3022)
- Tewodros Yosef (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3173-6753)
- Desalegn Girma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0001-8553)
- Adane Asefa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9374-978X)
- Nigusie Shifera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5563-1358)
- Aklilu Habte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5719-4294)
- Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2340-8322)
- Ephrem Eyasu
Institutions
- Deakin University (AU)
- Mizan Tepi University (ET)
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Wachemo University
- Injibara University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Global Women s Health
- Published
- 2024-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2024.1453231
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39