Abstract
Introduction: Hepatitis C is a global public health problem. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody carriage during mass screening in several localities throughout Benin. Methods: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study with prospective data collection. This collection took place from 20 to 28 July 2019 at a free voluntary hepatitis C screening organized in Benin by Rotary Clubs in 23 sites throughout the country. A rapid diagnostic orientation test was used for the detection of anti-HCV antibodies. Results: A total of 9035 voluntary participants were included, mostly of Beninese nationality (99.0%), with a median age of 27 years, of whom 51.1% (4619/9035) were single and mainly schoolchildren, pupils or students (37.9%; 3426/9035). HCV seroprevalence was 1.0% (87/9035) [95% CI = 0.8% - 1.2%]. This infection was associated with age greater than 42 years (ORa = 2.71; 95% CI: 1.06 - 6.95), p
Highlights
Hepatitis C is a global public health problem
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody carriage during mass screening in several localities throughout Benin
HCV is a virus that is mainly parenterally transmitted: the infection is most frequently caused by exposure to small amounts of blood, which may occur during drug injection, risky care or injection practices, transfusion of blood or blood products that have not undergone screening, or even during sexual practices resulting in exposure to blood [3] [4]
Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody carriage during mass screening in several localities throughout Benin. Methods: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study with prospective data collection This collection took place from 20 to 28 July 2019 at a free voluntary hepatitis C screening organized in Benin by Rotary Clubs in 23 sites throughout the country. HCV seroprevalence was 1.0% (87/9035) [95% CI = 0.8% - 1.2%] This infection was associated with age greater than 42 years (ORa = 2.71; 95% CI: 1.06 - 6.95), p < 0.03, and history of diabetes (ORa = 3.9; 95% CI: 1.9 - 7.6). Hepatitis C is a liver inflammation caused by a hepatitis C virus (HCV). Chronic hepatitis C is one of the main causes of cirrhosis and primary liver cancer. In Africa, Egypt and Cameroon are high prevalence countries for HCV [5]
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