Knowledge and prevalence of hepatitis b virus among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Owo, lga, Ondo state Department: Community Health By: CUSTODIAN Project ID: 8702 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study assessed the prevalence, knowledge, and risk factors associated with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Owo, Ondo State. A total of 101 pregnant women were surveyed using structured questionnaires. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that 89.1% of the respondents had heard about Hepatitis B, while 12.9% tested positive for the virus. Although awareness was high, some knowledge gaps were observed regarding modes of transmission and prevention. Commonly identified risk factors included previous surgery (24.8%), use of unsterilized traditional birth attendants (21.8%), and sharing of personal items (27.7%). The study concludes that despite high awareness, preventive practices and understanding of HBV remain insufficient. It recommends enhanced public health campaigns, routine antenatal screening, and HBV vaccination to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission and overall HBV burden in the community. Word Count: 288...Preview Download Preview +Other Community Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and awareness of the effects of narcotic drug use among students of Federal Polytechnic Idah»Effect of immunization in children between the ages of 0-5 in family health centre Idah Local Government Area Kogi State»The effect of abortion on female students in College of Health Sciences and Technology Idah, Kogi»Factors influencing the attitude of women towards family planning - case study of Oke Eiri, Atan Local Government Area»Problem of pregnancy and abortion on girl child education in Nigeria»Effect of malnutrition among children under five years of age in Patigi community of Patigi local government area of Kwara state»Attitude of couple toward modern family planning practice in Birnin Gwari, Birnin Gwari local government, Kaduna state»Importance of exclusive breast feeding on the health of an infant - case study of Idah local government area of Kogi state»Knowledge of protein energy malnutrition and its prevention among mothers with children below five years of age in Ubiegbe Community Idah, Lga, Kogi state»Causes, effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools»The impact of community health works in elderly condition in Ungogo local government»A study on the causes, effects, prevention and control of threatened abortion among childbearing mothers ages (18-45) years in Gilead Children Hospital»Causes and effects of drug abuse among adolescent in Amede community»Assessment of prevalence malaria among the patients attending Tofa comprehensive hospital»Assessing the mother knowledge on the benefit of breast feeding among children 0 - 24 months - a case study of Matoya village Maigatari local government, Jigawa state