THE PREVALENCE AND RELATED RISK FACTORS OF HBSAG POSITIVITY: EAST AZARBAIJAN-1996
Abstract
Introduction: HBsAg is one of the important components of H.B. V and infection generation of the virus is related to that. In this study the prevalence of HBsAg in Eeast Azarbaijan, relative to different variables has been studied.
Methods: The population of under study is residents of age 2-69 years old of this province. The required data are taken from the plan of" Health survey" that has been under provision of deputy for research of Health, treatment and medical education Ministry. Results: The number of people whose blood were examined for HBsAg, is 3409 whom 100 cases were positive (2.9 percent). The variables. place of residential, age, Economical status, axillary adenopathy and existance of parasite in feces . showed significance cortelation with HBsAg. (p-value < 0.05).
Discussion: By regard to that HBsAg has been related with type of drinking water and existance of parasite in feces, We can decrease the prevalence Hepatitis B in rural regions by preparing safe drinking water.
Methods: The population of under study is residents of age 2-69 years old of this province. The required data are taken from the plan of" Health survey" that has been under provision of deputy for research of Health, treatment and medical education Ministry. Results: The number of people whose blood were examined for HBsAg, is 3409 whom 100 cases were positive (2.9 percent). The variables. place of residential, age, Economical status, axillary adenopathy and existance of parasite in feces . showed significance cortelation with HBsAg. (p-value < 0.05).
Discussion: By regard to that HBsAg has been related with type of drinking water and existance of parasite in feces, We can decrease the prevalence Hepatitis B in rural regions by preparing safe drinking water.
Keywords
HBsAg, Hepatitis B, Logit model axillary adenopathy, Health survey