Role of unsafe medical practices and sexual behaviours in the hepatitis B and C syndemic and HIV co-infection in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study
Objectives This study describes the burden of the hepatitis B, C and HIV co-infections and assesses associated risk factors.Setting This analysis used data from a viral hepatitis screening campaign conducted in six districts in Rwanda from April to May 2019. Ten health centres per district were sele...
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| Main Authors: | Neil Gupta, Jean Damascene Makuza, Sabine Umuraza, Janvier Serumondo, Sabin Nsanzimana, Marie Paul Nisingizwe, Jean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Donatha Dushimiyimana, Dominique Savio Habimana, Alida Ngwije, Muhamed Semakula |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-07-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/7/e036711.full |
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