September 5, 2025African Health SciencesOpen Access

Prevalence and factors associated with Hepatitis B infection in the general population: a cross-sectional study in Moshi municipality, North-Eastern Tanzania

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Cross-sectional study reveals a 2.4% hepatitis B infection rate in the general population, highlighting significant risk factors.

Hepatitis B infection prevalence is at 2.4% in the general population of Moshi, Tanzania, indicating public health concerns.
The study found those aged 30-39 had significantly higher odds of HBV infection (OR=2.70), emphasizing the need for targeted prevention.
Participants with a history of HBV infection had even higher odds (OR=8.46), suggesting a focus on prior infection is vital for control strategies.
A total of 1399 individuals participated in the analysis, providing substantial evidence for assessing hepatitis B risk factors in the area.

Shao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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