Abstract
A total of 200 pregnant women subjects were selected for this study to determine the sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and assess the risk factors among pregnant women attending ante natal care at FMC, Keffi, Nigeria.
Highlights
A total of 200 pregnant women subjects were selected for this study to determine the sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and assess the risk factors among pregnant women attending ante natal care at Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi, Nigeria
The sero‐prevalence of HBV infection and its infectivity is high in Central Nigeria
This research article suggest the need for improved maternal health, routine immunization HBV screening among pregnant women in central Nigeria
Summary
A total of 200 pregnant women subjects were selected for this study to determine the sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and assess the risk factors among pregnant women attending ante natal care at FMC, Keffi, Nigeria. Viral hepatitis causes both acute and chronic infection with significant complications and sequelae. HBV is mainly contracted at birth and early childhood [9,12,13,14]. About 90% of those infected during the prenatal period, 30% of those infected in early childhood, and 6% of those infected after 5 years of age develop chronic infection [2]
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