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Seroprevalence of rubella antibodies among a selected sample of women of childbearing age in sana'a, yemen
Other Title(s)
معدل انتشار أضداد الحصبة الألمانية بين عينة مختارة من النساء في سن الإنجاب في مدينة صنعاء، اليمن
Source
Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations
Issue
Vol. 4, Issue 3 (31 Aug. 2002), pp.20-23, 4 p.
Publisher
The Arab Board of Health Specializations
Publication Date
2002-08-31
Country of Publication
Syria
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract AR
Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and susceptibility rate of rubella virus infection among women of childbearing age in Sana'a, Yemen.
Methods: A two stage sampling method was used to conduct a cross-sectional survey.
Individuals were chosen randomly from selected sample units of adult females.
A total of482 women were included.
Results: The prevalence rate of rubella IgG antibody measured by ELISA technique was 94.6%.
The overall susceptibility rate was 5.4% with a significantly increased susceptibility in younger age groups.
Conclusion: Despite the lack of a rubella vaccination program in Yemen, a high percentage of women are exposed to the wild virus through natural transmission by the time they reach adolescence.
The seronegative female, however, may be at high risk of contracting the virus during pregnancy and exposing the fetus to the possibility of congenital rubella syndrome.
It is recommended that rubella screening should be a part of the routine investigation in family planning centers.
Abstract EN
Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and susceptibility rate of rubella virus infection among women of childbearing age in Sana'a, Yemen.
Methods: A two stage sampling method was used to conduct a cross-sectional survey.
Individuals were chosen randomly from selected sample units of adult females.
A total of482 women were included.
Results: The prevalence rate of rubella IgG antibody measured by ELISA technique was 94.6%.
The overall susceptibility rate was 5.4% with a significantly increased susceptibility in younger age groups.
Conclusion: Despite the lack of a rubella vaccination program in Yemen, a high percentage of women are exposed to the wild virus through natural transmission by the time they reach adolescence.
The seronegative female, however, may be at high risk of contracting the virus during pregnancy and exposing the fetus to the possibility of congenital rubella syndrome.
It is recommended that rubella screening should be a part of the routine investigation in family planning centers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rabbad, Iqbal& al-Shamahi, Hasan Abd al-Wahhab. 2002. Seroprevalence of rubella antibodies among a selected sample of women of childbearing age in sana'a, yemen. Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations،Vol. 4, no. 3, pp.20-23.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-148620
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rabbad, Iqbal& al-Shamahi, Hasan Abd al-Wahhab. Seroprevalence of rubella antibodies among a selected sample of women of childbearing age in sana'a, yemen. Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations Vol. 4, no. 3(August 2002), pp.20-23.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-148620
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rabbad, Iqbal& al-Shamahi, Hasan Abd al-Wahhab. Seroprevalence of rubella antibodies among a selected sample of women of childbearing age in sana'a, yemen. Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations. 2002. Vol. 4, no. 3, pp.20-23.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-148620
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 23
Record ID
BIM-148620