Protektem pikinini blong yu trial: protocol for a single arm field trial to assess the effectiveness of treating-all pregnant women with hepatitis B infection with tenofovir prophylaxis to prevent mother-to-child transmission in Vanuatu, 2024–2025

Protektem pikinini blong yu trial: protocol for a single arm field trial to assess the effectiveness of treating-all pregnant women with hepatitis B infection with tenofovir prophylaxis to prevent mother-to-child transmission in Vanuatu, 2024–2025

Abstract Background Hepatitis B infection is a major public health concern in Vanuatu, with approximately 9% of the general population estimated to be living with chronic hepatitis B. Most new infections are due to mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). Hepatitis B vaccination is available in Vanuatu,...

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Main Authors: Leila Bell, Aleesha Kalulu, Kali Ameara, Nicole Allard, Sereana Natuman, Zeshi Fisher, Caroline SE Homer, Annie Taissets, Kathy Jackson, Navin Karan, Kaylene Kalmos, Emily Deed, Leiwia Dick, Leias Obed, Florita Toa, Harriet Obed, Ben John Taura, Philippe Guyant, Jessica Howell, Jason Iopa, Junior George Pakoa, Minado Paul, Harriet Sam, Tim Spelman, Jenny Stephens, Sale Vurobaravu, Margaret Hellard, Caroline van Gemert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hepatitis B
Pregnancy
Mother-to-child transmission
Universal peripartum antiviral prophylaxis
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Vanuatu
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20946-3
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