Knowledge of hepatitis B virus infection among traders.

Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a public health problem in Nigeria, with 13% of its general population having evidence of a previous or current infection. Lack of awareness of HBV, its risk factors, and its consequences are recognized as major deterrents to adopting positive preventive behavior including immunization among HBV high-risk groups.

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of HBV infection among traders.

Prevalence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency viruses, and evaluation of risk factors for transmission: Report of a population screening in Nigeria.

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV are common blood-borne infections unevenly distributed across regions in Nigeria. Few population-based prevalence studies have been done in Nigeria.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of HBV, HCV and HIV and risk factors for infection with these viruses in a Nigerian population.