Prevalência de soropositividade para hepatite B e C em gestantes

Authors

  • Carla Natalina da Silva Fernandes Federal University of Goias
  • Michelly de Melo Alves Federal University of Goias
  • Michelly Lorrane de Souza Federal University of Goias
  • Gleyce Alves Machado Federal University of Goias
  • Gleiber Couto Federal University of Goias
  • Renata Alessandra Evangelista Federal University of Goias

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420140000100011

Abstract

The aim of the study was to identify the prevalence of hepatitis B and C seropositivity in pregnant women attended in a public maternity hospital located in Catalao-GO from 2005 to 2009. Descriptive, exploratory study conducted through patients` hospital records. For data analysis, we used SPSS version 18.0. The confidence interval (CI) was calculated using the Person χ² test, considering a significance level of 5% (p <0.05). The prevalence of HBV was 5.64% and HCV 0.098%, predominantly in young pregnant women aged between 20 and 30 years old, single and in their first pregnancy.

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Published

2014-02-01

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Original Article

License

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How to Cite

Fernandes, C. N. da S., Alves, M. de M., Souza, M. L. de, Machado, G. A., Couto, G., & Evangelista, R. A. (2014). Prevalência de soropositividade para hepatite B e C em gestantes . Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 48(1), 89-96. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-623420140000100011