the prevalence of hepatitis b virus among municipal solid waste workers: necessity for immunization of at-risk groups
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background hepatitis b virus (hbv) is likely to be more prevalent in certain populations and occupational groups, such as municipal solid waste workers (mswws). objectives the current study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hbv and its risk factors among mswws compared to other municipal employees not exposed to waste. patients and methods the current cross-sectional study included 654 municipal employees in zahedan (south-eastern iran). a sample of blood was taken from each participant and tested for hbsag through the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (elisa). demographic and other data on high risk behaviors were also collected through in-depth interviews. data were analyzed using chi-square test and multiple regression analysis by stata. results the overall prevalence of hbv among municipal employees was 3.06% (95% ci: 1.70 - 4.30); however, it varied among the different employee subgroups as follows: 6.20% (95% ci: 2.70 - 9.70) in mswws, 3.3% (95% ci: 0.08 - 5.80) in drivers and 1% among staff who were not exposed to waste. multiple regression analysis showed that exposure to waste [or = 9.36; 95% ci = 2.01 - 43.7], lack of vaccination against hbv [or = 3.83; 95% ci = 1.86 - 25.2], jaundice [or = 6.91; 95% ci = 1.51 - 31.5], history of endoscopy [or = 2.86; 95% ci = 1.08 - 7.62], and high risk behaviors [or = 4.80; 95% ci = 1.96 - 27.2] were independently associated with hbv. conclusions greater encouragement for immunization against hbv as well as better education on hbv transmission routes and work safety precautions should be implemented to reduce the prevalence of hbv in mswws.
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The Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Among Municipal Solid Waste Workers: Necessity for Immunization of At-Risk Groups
BACKGROUND Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is likely to be more prevalent in certain populations and occupational groups, such as municipal solid waste workers (MSWWs). OBJECTIVES The current study aimed to estimate the prevalence of HBV and its risk factors among MSWWs compared to other municipal employees not exposed to waste. PATIENTS AND METHODS The current cross-sectional study included 654 mu...
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