Cultural Influences on Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Seropositivity in Primary School Children in Nnewi.

Autor: Chukwuka JO, Ezechukwu CC, Egbuonu I
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol 30, Iss 4, Pp 140-142 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0302-4660
2814-2985
Popis: Objective: To determine the role of cultural influences, namely: circumcision, ear piercing and traditional scarification, on HbsAg seropositivity among primary school children in Nnewi. Subjects and Method: Two hundred and thirty seven randomly selected primary school children aged 5-12 years, were screened for HbsAg Information on the subjects were collected by use of a pretested questionnaire and physical examination. Results: An HbsAg prevalence of 7.6 percent was observed. There was no significant difference in the prevalence of HbsAg between exposed children and those unexposed to the various traditional practices (P >05). Conclusion: Culturally related exposure did not seem to be a significant mode of HBV spread in Nnewi childhood population.
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