Publications by authors named "Medinat Aliu-Ayinde"
Introduction: hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa and a common cause of liver disease globally. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence and the rate of mother-to-child transmission of HBV after the age of viability.
Methods: the study was a cross-sectional study that involved 543 eligible consenting pregnant women and newborns of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive mothers.
Article Synopsis
- * Conducted from November to December 2022, the study used a cross-sectional approach, focusing on outpatient clinic attendees older than 18 years.
- * Results showed that 69.5% of respondents were vaccinated, with fears about the unknown and side effects being the main reasons for those who didn't get vaccinated; married individuals were more likely to have been vaccinated.