Epidemiology of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection Among Blood Donors at Al-Manaqil Educational Hospital Blood Bank, Gezira State, Sudan, 2025

المؤلفون

  • Abd Almjeed E.Y Assistant Professor of Epidemiology -University of Gezira, College of Health and Environmental Sciences, Department of Epidemiology, Gezira State, Sudan.
  • Hassan E.H Assistant Professor of Epidemiology -University of Gezira, College of Health and Environmental Sciences, Department of Epidemiology, Gezira State, Sudan.
  • Etayeb S.M Assistant Professor of Epidemiology -University of Gezira, College of Health and Environmental Sciences, Department of Epidemiology, Gezira State, Sudan.

الملخص

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major global health problem, affecting
approximately 300 million people worldwide and causing liver disease. Objective: To study the
epidemiology of HBV among blood donors at Al-Manaqil Educational Hospital Blood Bank.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 386 male blood donors from
September to December 2023. Data were collected via structured questionnaires and
laboratory screening for HBsAg using immunochromatographic tests (ICT), confirmed by
ELISA. Analysis used SPSS version 26 with chi-square tests (P<0.05 significant). Results:
Overall prevalence was 3.6%. Higher rates were observed in the 20-26 age group (6.0%),
healthcare workers (44.4%), singles (5.2%), university-educated donors (7.1%), and
unvaccinated individuals (4.2%). Risk factors included family history (27.3%) and medical
injuries (12.0%). Knowledge gaps existed, with 56-63% unaware of HBV. Recommendations:
Enhance screening with nucleic acid testing (NAT), promote mass vaccination, and conduct
targeted health education.

التنزيلات

منشور

2025-12-29

كيفية الاقتباس

E.Y, A. A., E.H, H., & S.M, E. (2025). Epidemiology of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection Among Blood Donors at Al-Manaqil Educational Hospital Blood Bank, Gezira State, Sudan, 2025. مجلة البطانة للعلوم التطبيقية, (17), 72–82. استرجع في من https://ojs.albutana.edu.sd/index.php/jas/article/view/234

إصدار

عدد 17 (2025): العدد السابع عشر ديسمبر 2025

القسم

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