Seroprevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis B and C Virus infection Among Inmates in a Correctional Service, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Mojisola Christiana Owoseni
    Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Lafia, PMB 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  • Bashiru Eya Sani
    Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Lafia, PMB 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  • Hamida Damilare Usman
    Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Lafia, PMB 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Hepatitis , correctional service , inmates , risk factors , Seroprevalence

Abstract

Hepatitis infection has remained a reoccurring public health challenge. The seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus infection among inmates in Lafia correctional service, Nasarawa State, Nigeria was assessed. Blood samples of 120 inmates were screened using the HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) rapid test Dip-strip and HCVAb plus rapid test strip. Socio-demographic and risk factors were analyzed using Fishers exact test binary logistics regression (p ≤ 0.05). Inmates were 29.16 % HBV and 8.3% HCV seropositive. Male inmates were 30% HBV and 8.18% HCV and females were 20% HBV and 10% HCV seropositive. Inmates ≥ 40 years and married inmates are more likely to be infected with HBV and HCV infections. Illicit drug use and incarceration above 5 years were risk factors significant for HBV and HCV prevalence. The high seroprevalence and risk factors of HBV and HCV infections among inmates needs prompt sensitization, screening and vaccination programmes.

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Published

2024-04-23

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis B and C Virus infection Among Inmates in a Correctional Service, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. (2024). Lafia Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 2(1), 65-69. https://doi.org/10.62050/ljsir2024.v2n1.301

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Volume 2, Issue 1 (April, 2024), Lafia Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (LJSIR)

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis B and C Virus infection Among Inmates in a Correctional Service, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. (2024). Lafia Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 2(1), 65-69. https://doi.org/10.62050/ljsir2024.v2n1.301

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