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Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing

Volume 10, Issue 2, 2023
Mcmed International
Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0683 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
HBSAG, ANTIHBS ANTI-HCV AND ANTI-HIV SEROPREVALENCE IN PREGNANT WOMEN LIVING
Author
Rıdvan GUCKAN, Cetin KILINC, Elif GOZDEMIR
Email
ridvanguckan@yahoo.com.tr
keyword
Pregnancy, HBsAg, Anti-HBS, Anti-HCV, Anti-HIV.
Abstract
In this study, we aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HCV and Anti-HIV in pregnant women living in Amasya region. HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HCV and Anti-HIV results of the 5540 pregnant women who were admitted to Amasya University, Sabuncuoglu Serafettin Training and Research Hospital, obstetrics and gynecology clinics between January 2014 and November 2015 were retrospectively investigated. All markers (HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HCV and Anti-HIV) were tested in the microbiology laboratory of our hospital by using macro ELISA method. Seropositivity of HBs-Ag and Anti-HCV were detected as 0.9%, and 0.12 % and there was no seropositivity with Anti-HIV in any of the pregnant women. HBs-Ag positivity rates were higher in patients between the ages of 30-40 compared to others. The Anti-HBs seroprevalence of 29.6% was determined in 4752 pregnant women. AntiHBs positivity rates were higher in patients under the age of 20. Pregnant women should be tested for HbsAg in their routine controls. Besides, we believe that performing anti-HCV and anti-HIV screening will be beneficial for pregnant women who are under risks.
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