Survey on Hepatitis B and Hiv Among Pregnant Women (a Case Study of General Hospital and Traditional Birth Attandants) in Ise Ekiti-State Local Governmemt

Student: Funmilayo Esther Olofin (Project, 2025)
Department of Microbiology
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State

Abstract

ABTRACT Hepatitis B virus (HBV) kills millions of people globally; it is worse in pregnant women. HBV and Human Immune Virus (HIV) co-infection is associated with increased liver diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. HIV-HBV co-infection among pregnant women and theirs newborns, exacerbating maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, correlate, and determinants of HBV- HIV co-infection among pregnant woman attending antenatal care services at General Hospital Ise- Ekiti local government area. This study investigated the relationship between demographic characteristics and health knowledge and practices among pregnant women. A total of 100 pregnant women participated in the study. The result show a significant association between education level and health outcomes. Specifically, women with higher education levels demonstrated better health knowledge and practices. The study's finding highlight the importance of education in improving health outcomes among pregnant women. The results have implications for healthcare providers, policymakers, and education programs aimed at promoting health knowledge and practices among pregnant woman.

Keywords
survey hepatitis pregnant women general hospital traditional birth attandants ekiti-state
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