Seroprevalence of Hepatitis a Virus Among Pregnant Women in Ideato South Lga, Imo State

Hepatitis A is a disease that can spread during pregnancy and is preventable with a vaccine. In Ideato South LGA of Imo State, this study looked into the frequency of hepatitis A virus (HAV) antibodies among expectant mothers.A total of 125 blood samples were randomly drawn from pregnant patients who visited nearby clinics, hospitals, and maternity centers. The samples were then sent to a laboratory for screening. According to the study, the age group with the highest frequency of IgG antibodies was 19–29 years old (3.2%), whereas the age group with the highest prevalence of IgM antibodies was 30-39 years old (2.4%). Health professionals and those with university education also had higher prevalence of IgG antibodies, but people with only a secondary education had higher prevalence of IgM antibodies. These results highlight the necessity of individualized prenatal care and immunization programs for expectant mothers. Our knowledge of how occupational and socioeconomic factors can affect illness susceptibility is further enhanced by the study's assessment of these variables. In order to eliminate differences in HAV prevalence and guarantee that all pregnant women have access to efficient preventative treatments, this information can assist direct public health activities. Overall, this study adds to a more thorough understanding of the dynamics of infectious diseases in the pregnant population and has direct implications for enhancing the health of mothers and their offspring. The results can be utilized to improve immunization and prenatal care programs, as well as to guide public health initiatives that try to shield expectant mothers against HAV infection.