Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) among Blood Donors from Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Background. Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a highly contagious virus, is circular partial double-stranded DNA virus. C (HCV) an enveloped, single-stranded RNA with major blood-borne infection worldwide. Infection of HBV and HCV among blood donors important public health problem. Objective. To assess the seroprevalence hepatitis viruses associated factors at Bahir Dar Blood Bank, Northwest Ethiopia. Method. Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted Bank from May 18, 2020 to July 27, 2020. A systematic random sampling technique used select 426 participants. Variables having p value <0.05 95% CI AOR were considered statistically significant. Results. From proposed participants, 418 (98.1%) them completed face-to-face interview. The participants 4.07% 0.48%, respectively. Having multiple sexual partners (AOR = 10.356: CI: (2.277–47.099)), family history 8.106: (1.278–51.403)), sharp materials sharing experience 11.313, (1.144–111.864)) have significant association infection. No risk found for infectious markers. Conclusion Recommendations. This showed that infections confirmed positive tests voluntary in this has remained stable when compared done 2013 same population. Strict donor selection, safe sex practice, using proper safety precautions offering care member, immunization people could constitute package prevention program.