Evaluating hepatitis B screening, prevalence, vaccination coverage, and linkage to care in Abuja, Nigeria: insights from a cross-sectional study

Evaluating hepatitis B screening, prevalence, vaccination coverage, and linkage to care in Abuja, Nigeria: insights from a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major global health threat, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, where Nigeria has a prevalence exceeding 8%. Despite the availability of effective vaccines, inadequate coverage and lack of awareness have resulted in high rates of chronic infections and...

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Main Authors: Ogechukwu MaryAnn Akabuike, Mabel Kamweli Aworh, Nkiruka Lynda Uzoebo, John Erwat, Onyinyechi Agukwe, Kingsley Ngong, Amos Dangana, Kenneth Enwerem, Idris Nasir Abdullahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hepatitis B virus
Rapid diagnostic testing
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Screening
Vaccination
Awareness
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21017-3
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