Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen in Southern Areas of Jordan
Joint Authors
al-Abbadi, Muhammad Abd Ali
Awdah, Kamil M.
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 8, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2001), pp.44-46, 3 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2001-06-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Objective : To determine the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) among inhabitants of three villages in the southern area of Jordan.
Methods: A cross-sectional study (survey) was conducted in 1997.
A total of 752 healthy individuals were selected from the total inhabitants of three villages in the southern area of Jordan.
A total of 616 individuals were actually included in the study, with an overall response rate of about 80%.
Results: The seroprevalence of HBsAg among the study population was 2.1 % with a higher prevalence in males and in the 35-44year age group.
Conclusion: The seroprevalence of HbsAg was relatively low in the southern region of Jordan.
Further research utilizing a larger sample size in different areas of Jordan is needed to determine the distribution and risk factors of hepatitis B.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Awdah, Kamil M.& al-Abbadi, Muhammad Abd Ali. 2001. Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen in Southern Areas of Jordan. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 8, no. 1, pp.44-46.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Awdah, Kamil M.& al-Abbadi, Muhammad Abd Ali. Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen in Southern Areas of Jordan. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 8, no. 1 (Jun. 2001), pp.44-46.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-131180
American Medical Association (AMA)
Awdah, Kamil M.& al-Abbadi, Muhammad Abd Ali. Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen in Southern Areas of Jordan. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2001. Vol. 8, no. 1, pp.44-46.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-131180
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 45-46
Record ID
BIM-131180
