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[Hepatitis B marker seropositivity in prostitutes using ELISA]

G Kiliç1, O Ural, Z Yaşayan

  • 1Sağlik Bakanliği, Ankara Hastanesi, Enfeksiyon Hastaliklari ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji Kliniği.

Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Hepatitis B infection markers were higher in prostitutes compared to healthy women. This highlights prostitutes as a key risk group for Hepatitis B, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses a significant global health challenge.
  • Certain populations, such as sex workers, may be at increased risk due to various socio-behavioral factors.
  • Understanding seroprevalence of Hepatitis B markers is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), Hepatitis B core antibody (Anti-HBc), and Hepatitis B surface antibody (Anti-HBs) in prostitutes.
  • To compare Hepatitis B marker seropositivity rates between prostitutes and a control group of healthy women.
  • To assess the correlation between Hepatitis B seropositivity and demographic factors like age and working period in prostitutes.

Main Methods:

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  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) was employed to detect HBsAg, Anti-HBc, and Anti-HBs.
  • A cohort of 172 prostitutes and 50 healthy women (control group) were included in the study.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to compare seropositivity rates and identify risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Overall Hepatitis B seropositivity was significantly higher in prostitutes (69.1%) compared to the control group, excluding HBsAg.
  • Specific seropositivity rates in prostitutes were: 6.3% for HBsAg, 62.7% for Anti-HBc, and 50.5% for Anti-HBs.
  • Anti-HBc seropositivity showed an increasing trend with age among prostitutes, but no significant association was found with the duration of work.

Conclusions:

  • Prostitutes represent a high-risk group for Hepatitis B infection, indicated by elevated seroprevalence of infection and immunity markers.
  • Age is a potential factor influencing Hepatitis B exposure in this population.
  • Public health strategies should focus on this demographic for Hepatitis B prevention and control programs.