Serological Status of Viral Hepatitis B and Associated Factors Among Sex Workers in Douala (Littoral-Cameroon)

Dikosso Claire Astrid; Voundi-Voundi Esther; Well a Well a Koul Pascal Blaise; Moubitang Matomba Christine; Ntchimou Tochie Juliana Vinciane; Mbiandjeu Tchoumke Marius; Romaric De Manfouo Tuono; Fotsing Kwetche Pierre Rene

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Serological Status of Viral Hepatitis B and Associated Factors Among Sex Workers in Douala (Littoral-Cameroon)

Dikosso Claire Astrid, Voundi-Voundi Esther, Well a Well a Koul Pascal Blaise, Moubitang Matomba Christine, Ntchimou Tochie Juliana Vinciane, Mbiandjeu Tchoumke Marius, Romaric De Manfouo Tuono, Fotsing Kwetche Pierre Rene

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Introduction: Viral Hepatitis B (VHB) is a real concern for international organisations in general and the Cameroonian authorities in particular; our work aimed to determine the serological status of VHB as well as the associated factors among female sex workers (FSWs) in the city of Douala. Method: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study over a period of two months from 01 August to 02 October 2022. For the detection of serological markers, we used immuno-chromatographic tests [HBV 5-in-1 Hepatitis B Virus markers Rapid Test Panel (batch number; China, 2022)] and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays [Hepatitis B Virus surface Antigen (HBsAg) ELISA Test Kit, batch number: HBSG37310B, China, 2022], both of HIGHTOP brand. The markers investigated by the immuno-chromatographic tests were HBsAg, HBsAb, HBeAg, HBeAb, and cHbAb. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the degree of association with HBsAg carriage at the 5% significance level. Results: A total of 87 participants were included in the present work, with a mean age of 29.66 ± 6.24 years, ranging from 18 to 43 years; furthermore, the serological profiles obtained in these TS were distributed as follows: 1% (1/87) of the participants were infected with the presence of viral activity; 7% (6/87) were infected with the absence of viral activity; 19% (17/87) had received a vaccine; 13% (11/87) had been in contact with the virus; 7% (6/87) had been in contact with the virus in the past and were cured; and 53% (46/87) were not infected; However, univariate regression analyses showed that primary education (OR= 0.042; 95% CI = 0.002-0.973; P=0.048); secondary education (OR= 0.034; 95% CI = 0.003-0.459; P=0.011); barmaid activity (OR= 0.030; 95% CI = 0.002-0.495; P=0.014) and shopkeeper activity (OR= 0.056; 95% CI = 0.003-0.923; P=0.044) were significantly associated with HBsAg carriage Conclusion: The present study shows that a variety of serological profiles of HBV were found among SWs in the city of Douala; however, the implementation of large-scale sensitization campaigns (via the media, social networks, and within schools) and expanded vaccination programmes against HBV throughout the country would help reduce its prevalence.

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DOI	10.11648/j.bs.20230902.13
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Hepatitis B, Sex Workers, Cameroon

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Dikosso Claire Astrid, Voundi-Voundi Esther, Well a Well a Koul Pascal Blaise, Moubitang Matomba Christine, Ntchimou Tochie Juliana Vinciane, et al. Serological Status of Viral Hepatitis B and Associated Factors Among Sex Workers in Douala (Littoral-Cameroon). Biomed Sci. 2023;9(2):47-52. doi: 10.11648/j.bs.20230902.13

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Dikosso Claire Astrid

Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Université des Montagnes, Bangangte, Cameroon
Voundi-Voundi Esther

Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon
Well a Well a Koul Pascal Blaise

Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Université des Montagnes, Bangangte, Cameroon
Moubitang Matomba Christine

Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Université des Montagnes, Bangangte, Cameroon
Ntchimou Tochie Juliana Vinciane

Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Université des Montagnes, Bangangte, Cameroon
Mbiandjeu Tchoumke Marius

Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Université des Montagnes, Bangangte, Cameroon
Romaric De Manfouo Tuono

Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Université des Montagnes, Bangangte, Cameroon
Fotsing Kwetche Pierre Rene

Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Université des Montagnes, Bangangte, Cameroon

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Dikosso Claire Astrid, Voundi-Voundi Esther, Well a Well a Koul Pascal Blaise, Moubitang Matomba Christine, Ntchimou Tochie Juliana Vinciane, et al. Serological Status of Viral Hepatitis B and Associated Factors Among Sex Workers in Douala (Littoral-Cameroon). Biomed Sci. 2023;9(2):47-52. doi: 10.11648/j.bs.20230902.13

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  abstract = {Introduction: Viral Hepatitis B (VHB) is a real concern for international organisations in general and the Cameroonian authorities in particular; our work aimed to determine the serological status of VHB as well as the associated factors among female sex workers (FSWs) in the city of Douala. Method: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study over a period of two months from 01 August to 02 October 2022. For the detection of serological markers, we used immuno-chromatographic tests [HBV 5-in-1 Hepatitis B Virus markers Rapid Test Panel (batch number; China, 2022)] and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays [Hepatitis B Virus surface Antigen (HBsAg) ELISA Test Kit, batch number: HBSG37310B, China, 2022], both of HIGHTOP brand. The markers investigated by the immuno-chromatographic tests were HBsAg, HBsAb, HBeAg, HBeAb, and cHbAb. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the degree of association with HBsAg carriage at the 5% significance level. Results: A total of 87 participants were included in the present work, with a mean age of 29.66 ± 6.24 years, ranging from 18 to 43 years; furthermore, the serological profiles obtained in these TS were distributed as follows: 1% (1/87) of the participants were infected with the presence of viral activity; 7% (6/87) were infected with the absence of viral activity; 19% (17/87) had received a vaccine; 13% (11/87) had been in contact with the virus; 7% (6/87) had been in contact with the virus in the past and were cured; and 53% (46/87) were not infected; However, univariate regression analyses showed that primary education (OR= 0.042; 95% CI = 0.002-0.973; P=0.048); secondary education (OR= 0.034; 95% CI = 0.003-0.459; P=0.011); barmaid activity (OR= 0.030; 95% CI = 0.002-0.495; P=0.014) and shopkeeper activity (OR= 0.056; 95% CI = 0.003-0.923; P=0.044) were significantly associated with HBsAg carriage Conclusion: The present study shows that a variety of serological profiles of HBV were found among SWs in the city of Douala; however, the implementation of large-scale sensitization campaigns (via the media, social networks, and within schools) and expanded vaccination programmes against HBV throughout the country would help reduce its prevalence.},
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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Serological Status of Viral Hepatitis B and Associated Factors Among Sex Workers in Douala (Littoral-Cameroon)
AU  - Dikosso Claire Astrid
AU  - Voundi-Voundi Esther
AU  - Well a Well a Koul Pascal Blaise
AU  - Moubitang Matomba Christine
AU  - Ntchimou Tochie Juliana Vinciane
AU  - Mbiandjeu Tchoumke Marius
AU  - Romaric De Manfouo Tuono
AU  - Fotsing Kwetche Pierre Rene
Y1  - 2023/05/17
PY  - 2023
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.bs.20230902.13
DO  - 10.11648/j.bs.20230902.13
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JO  - Biomedical Sciences
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PB  - Science Publishing Group
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.bs.20230902.13
AB  - Introduction: Viral Hepatitis B (VHB) is a real concern for international organisations in general and the Cameroonian authorities in particular; our work aimed to determine the serological status of VHB as well as the associated factors among female sex workers (FSWs) in the city of Douala. Method: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study over a period of two months from 01 August to 02 October 2022. For the detection of serological markers, we used immuno-chromatographic tests [HBV 5-in-1 Hepatitis B Virus markers Rapid Test Panel (batch number; China, 2022)] and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays [Hepatitis B Virus surface Antigen (HBsAg) ELISA Test Kit, batch number: HBSG37310B, China, 2022], both of HIGHTOP brand. The markers investigated by the immuno-chromatographic tests were HBsAg, HBsAb, HBeAg, HBeAb, and cHbAb. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the degree of association with HBsAg carriage at the 5% significance level. Results: A total of 87 participants were included in the present work, with a mean age of 29.66 ± 6.24 years, ranging from 18 to 43 years; furthermore, the serological profiles obtained in these TS were distributed as follows: 1% (1/87) of the participants were infected with the presence of viral activity; 7% (6/87) were infected with the absence of viral activity; 19% (17/87) had received a vaccine; 13% (11/87) had been in contact with the virus; 7% (6/87) had been in contact with the virus in the past and were cured; and 53% (46/87) were not infected; However, univariate regression analyses showed that primary education (OR= 0.042; 95% CI = 0.002-0.973; P=0.048); secondary education (OR= 0.034; 95% CI = 0.003-0.459; P=0.011); barmaid activity (OR= 0.030; 95% CI = 0.002-0.495; P=0.014) and shopkeeper activity (OR= 0.056; 95% CI = 0.003-0.923; P=0.044) were significantly associated with HBsAg carriage Conclusion: The present study shows that a variety of serological profiles of HBV were found among SWs in the city of Douala; however, the implementation of large-scale sensitization campaigns (via the media, social networks, and within schools) and expanded vaccination programmes against HBV throughout the country would help reduce its prevalence.
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IS  - 2
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