Hepatitis-B Virus-Infection Among Pregnant-Women In Northeastern Romania
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY(1993)
Abstract
We conducted a serological survey of pregnant women attending prenatal clinics in northeastern Romania to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in this population. Overall, 162 (28%) of 573 women had evidence of past or current HBV infection, and 48 (8.4%) were carriers. The prevalence of past or current infection rose with age, but did not differ by educational level, occupation, or rural versus urban residence. Integration of hepatitis B vaccine into routine childhood immunization schedules, with the first dose given at birth, may have a substantial impact on HBV infection in Romania by preventing both perinatal and early childhood transmission.
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Delivery Of Health Care,Demographic Factors,Developed Countries,Diseases,Eastern Europe,Europe,Health,Health Services,Hepatitis,Immunization,Measurement,Population,Population Characteristics,Pregnant Women,Prevalence,Primary Health Care,Recommendations,Research Methodology,Romania,Sampling Studies,Studies,Surveys,Viral Diseases
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