[Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies and associated factors based on voluntary screening data collection in the general population in Benin in 2016].

Introduction: hepatitis C is a public health problem worldwide, in particular in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this study is to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus antibodies and associated factors during a voluntary general population screening program in Benin.

Method: we conducted a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study in 4 big cities of 4 different departments in Benin in July 2016.