Abstract
Introduction Viral hepatitis B and C are endemic in the Republic of Benin However no national strategy is in place to support patients and to control these diseases This study aims to trace the therapeutic itineraries of patients seeking care and to assess the cost of treatment steps Patients and Methods This is a descriptive and analytical prospective cross sectional study conducted from January to June in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology of the National and University Hospital of Cotonou Information on the therapeutic management was collected from patients with hepatitis B or C in direct interview Results One hundred and two patients were included For the first visit of patients were using modern medicine against for traditional medicine In contrast of those who consulted a second line and more made use of traditional healers The average number of practitioners consulted by each patient was plusmn with a maximum of seven practitioners consulted The alleged curative treatments offered were not antiviral The average cost of these treatments was illusory FCFA while the minimum wage is only FCFA in Benin Conclusion This study highlights the shortcomings of the national health system response to the issue of hepatitis and the need to make the fight against these endemic diseases a public health priority
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