Abstract
We determined the seroprevalence of hepatitis B in Nahavand in a sample of 1824 subjects > 5 years in 2002. Face-to-face interviews were conducted and blood samples taken. The association between risk factor and hepatitis B was assessed using logistic regression. The prevalence of HBsAg positive cases was 2.3%, and HBcAb and HBsAb were isolated in 7.8% and 11.6% of the participants respectively; 11.9% were positive for both HBcAb and HBsAb. History of surgery and imprisonment were the major risk factors for infection with odds ratios of 2.14 (95% CI: 1.22-3.05) and 3.57 (95% CI: 1.68-5.4) respectively.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Age Distribution
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Child
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Female
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Hepatitis B / blood
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Hepatitis B / epidemiology*
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Hepatitis B / immunology
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Hepatitis B / prevention & control
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Hepatitis B Core Antigens / blood
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / blood
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Humans
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Iran / epidemiology
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Logistic Models
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Multivariate Analysis
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Population Surveillance
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Prisoners / statistics & numerical data
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Risk Factors
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Sex Distribution
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Surgical Procedures, Operative / adverse effects
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Urban Health / statistics & numerical data*
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Vaccination / statistics & numerical data
Substances
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Hepatitis B Core Antigens
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigens