Sero-Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Services in Gedeo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Mhiret Belay Tadiwos (Author), Girum Gebremeskel Kanno (Author), Abriham Shiferaw Areba (Author), Robel Hussen Kabthymer (Author), Zeleke Girma Abate (Author), Mekonnen Birhanie Aregu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Hepatitis B virus infection is a major public health problem worldwide and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among pregnant mothers in the Gedeo Zone, southern Ethiopia. Methods: An...