Current Prevalence of Hepatitis B Infection among Parturient Women in Jakarta, Indonesia
Abstract: to determine the
current prevalence of hepatitis B infection among parturient women in Jakarta,
Indonesia. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted in women giving birth
between May and July 2009, recruited by consecutive sampling technique in 2
hospitals and 13 public health centers in Jakarta. Mothers with history of
chronic liver disease were excluded. Data were collected by questionnaires
including obstetric history, hepatitis B immunization history, and the presence
of jaundice; maternal venous blood samples were taken before parturition for
HBsAg determination that was performed by ELISA. Results: of 1,009 parturient
women screened for hepatitis B infection, 22 were found positive, giving an overall
hepatitis B prevalence of 2.2%, previous 5.2% in 1985. None of the subjects had
any symptoms of HBV infection. The highest HBsAg prevalence was found in the
East Jakarta study site, with predominance in mothers aged <20 years and
those with multi-parities. Conclusion: present prevalence of HBsAg among
Indonesian parturient women in Jakarta was 2.2% and markedly reduced compared
with prevalence in 1985.
Key words: hepatitis B, parturient women, immunization, prevalence
Author: Hartono Gunardi, Liza
F Zaimi, Soedjatmiko, Turyadi, Alida R Harahap, David H Muljono
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg140293
