Author:
Augusto Angelo,Augusto Orvalho,Taquibo Atija,Nhachigule Carina,Siyawadya Narcisa,Gudo Eduardo Samo
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) among 448 HIV-infected prisoners from 32 prisons in Mozambique.
Design/methodology/approach
All HIV seropositive prisoners were screened for HBV.
Findings
Of the 448 HIV seropositive prisoners, 51 (11.4 percent, 95%CI: 9.3–13.9 percent) were HBsAg-positive and was significantly higher in prisoners aged<25 years.
Originality/value
Data from this study show for the first time that the frequency of HBV among HIV-infected prisoners is high, suggesting that immediate interventions are needed during incarceration.
Subject
Health Professions (miscellaneous)
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