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February 22, 2026CureusOpen Access

Seroprevalence and Determinants of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Pregnant Women in North India: A Cross-Sectional Study

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AYAbhishek YadavKing George's Medical UniversityMAMonika AgarwalKing George's Medical UniversityVAVikasendu AgarwalGovernment of Uttar Pradesh

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Implication

Cross-sectional study assesses hepatitis B and C prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes in pregnant women, suggesting urgent screening measures.

Key Points

  • This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of HBV and HCV infections among pregnant women in North India, along with evaluating pregnancy outcomes.
  • Conducted a hospital-based cross-sectional study among 2005 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics.
  • Tested serum samples for hepatitis B surface antigen and anti-HCV antibodies using rapid diagnostic kits.
  • Used univariate and multivariate logistic regression to analyze sociodemographic, obstetric, and exposure-related data.
  • Documented immunoprophylaxis administration to neonates born to HBV-positive mothers.
  • Overall prevalence of viral hepatitis among pregnant women was 2.8%, including 2.5% for HBV and 0.3% for HCV.
  • Significantly higher prevalence among women aged ≥25 years.
  • Identified independent predictors of HBV and HCV infections, including history of jaundice, unsafe injections, and family history of hepatitis.

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Yadav et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699a9d8e482488d673cd38aahttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.c405
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