Publications by authors named "Saleema Al-Maqbali"
J Educ Health Promot
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a significant public health issue mainly spread through infected blood, and a study in Oman sought to uncover risk factors for its transmission and chronic impacts.*
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- Conducted at a secondary-care hospital from 2017 to 2022, the study analyzed 177 confirmed HCV cases, primarily among males aged 21-60, revealing major transmission risks like hemodialysis, blood transfusions, and injection drug use.*
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- Findings highlighted that HCV can lead to serious health complications, stressing the need for increased community awareness and preventive measures regarding HCV transmission.*
