Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C in the Blood Donor in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Authors

  • Nonon Francois De Sales Mulubwe Kyalubil Section, Nursing Science, Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Lubumbashi Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Christel Nzeba Tshibanda Section, Nursing Science, Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Lubumbashi Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Arsène Tshilomba Tshivwadi Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malemba Nkulu Nkulu Malemba, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Delly Ngoy Kabwe Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kolwezi, Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Thierry Tshiningi Sonhy Section, Nursing Science, Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Kolwezi, Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v3i12.261

Keywords:

hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), goal, cross-sectional

Abstract

Introduction: the transmission of infectious agents such as hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) is the biggest threat to blood safety in developing countries. This study has set a goal to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C among blood donors from the town of Kolwezi in general and particularly those of the Kolwezi Staff hospital.
Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study of seroprevalence of hepatitis B
and C among blood donors over a period of 3 years period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2016 was performed.
Results: The prevalence of hepatitis B and C was 3.9% and 0.7% respectively. We found a high prevalence in the age group between 20-45 years (4.2%) followed by those over 45 years (2.3%) and this difference was statistically significant (p = 0.047).
Discussion: These results confirm that the town of Kolwezi is in a highly endemic area and give a first idea of the circulation of hepatitis C in the blood donor population.
Conclusion: Therefore, selection and rigorous screening of blood donors are highly recommended to ensure blood safety for the recipient.

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2017-12-31

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Kyalubil, N. F. D. S. M., Tshibanda, C. N., Tshivwadi, A. T., Kabwe, D. N., & Sonhy, T. T. (2017). Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C in the Blood Donor in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo. International Journal For Research In Health Sciences And Nursing, 3(12), 01–11. https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v3i12.261

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