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September 23, 2025Journal of Advances in MicrobiologyOpen Access

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Infection and Associated Factors among Students of Tertiary Institution in Ekiti State, Nigeria

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BOB OjoAAA AbiolaABAjimojuowo Folawumi Bamidele

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals 4% HBV prevalence among students, highlighting behavioral risk factors and low vaccination rates.

Key Points

  • 4% of students tested positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), indicating a significant health concern.
  • Urban students exhibited a higher prevalence of HBV (7.3%) compared to rural counterparts (2.6%), suggesting environmental influences.
  • Key risk factors include unprotected sex (7.6%) and sharing of sharp objects (6.8%), underscoring risky behaviors among students.
  • Vaccination rates are alarming, with only 6.7% vaccinated and 20% completing the three-dose schedule, demonstrating urgent need for awareness.

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Ojo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d440a6713b0b5dfea7fd5ahttps://doi.org/10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9995
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