Frequency and risk factors of hepatitis B and C among pregnant women: An observational study

Hina Shams Solangi; Sumera Khan; Ayesha Humaira; Muhammad Asif Khan; Sajida Hassan; Shahida Hashim Marwat

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v7nS1.14568

Authors

Hina Shams Solangi Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr Sulaiman Alhabib Hospital Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia
Sumera Khan Senior Registerar, Department of Gynae and Obs, United Hospital Karachi, Pakistan
Ayesha Humaira Senior Registerar-Gynaecology, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Muhammad Asif Khan Lecturer, Department of Community Medicine, Loralai Medical College Loralai, Pakistan
Sajida Hassan Senior Gynaecologist, Muhtharma Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Gulistan Town, Quetta, Pakistan
Shahida Hashim Marwat
dr.shahidamarwat@gmail.com
Fellow OBG, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan

Keywords:

hepatitis C, hepatitis B, pregnancy, risk factors

Abstract

Aim: To determine the frequency and risk factors of HCV and HBV in pregnant women. Material and methods: An observational study was conducted at Gynecology Department Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab for six months in the duration from January, 2023 to June, 2023. Pregnant women of age 18 to 40 years were enrolled. Screening was done for HCV and HBV using ELISA method. Frequency of HCV and HBV were determined along with risk factors. Results: Mean age recorded was 29.11±6.93 years. The frequency of Hepatitis C was 12 (8%) Hepatitis B was 27 (18%). Surgical procedure and blood transfusion were statistically significant with HCV while dental procedure among the risk factors were statistically significant with HBV. Conclusion: Frequency of Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B virus in our study was 12 (8%) and 27 (18%) respectively in pregnant women. Associated factors with HCV were surgical procedures and blood transfusion while dental procedures were significantly associated with HBV.

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