Publications by authors named "Marjan Meshkaty"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) among pregnant women in Isfahan, Iran, finding a low prevalence rate of 0.5% among the 1,078 participants.
- - Researchers collected demographic and health behavior data through questionnaires and blood samples, discovering significant associations between HBsAg positivity and high-risk behaviors such as unsafe sexual practices and tattooing.
- - The study emphasizes the need for education and strict monitoring in high-risk environments (like tattoo shops and beauty salons) to prevent the spread of hepatitis B and ensure safe practices.
Background: Around 5% of the world populations are the carriers of the hepatitis B virus. Prevalence of carriers in many different areas of the world is various. Iran, including the rate of 2 to 3%, is among countries, which has the average prevalence.
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