PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF HIV, SYPHILIS, HEPATITIS B AND C AMONG FEMALE PRISONERS IN ISFAHAN, IRAN

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

NOKHODIAN ZARY; YAZDANI MOHAMMAD REZA; YARAN MAJID; SHOAEI PARISA; MIRIAN MINA; ATAEI BEHROOZ; BABAK ANAHITA; ATAIE MEHDI

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: Hepatitis Monthly Year:2012 | Volume:12 | Issue:7 Page(s): 442-447

Download Full-Text

View:

308

Download:

363

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF HIV, SYPHILIS, HEPATITIS B AND C AMONG FEMALE PRISONERS IN ISFAHAN, IRAN

Author(s)

Keywords

HIV

HEPATITIS B VIRUS

HEPATITIS C

SYPHILIS

PREVALENCE

RISK FACTORS

Abstract

Background: Female prisoners are at risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There has been no previous study regarding the epidemiological status of STIs among female prisoners in Isfahan, central Iran.Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the PREVALENCE and RISK FACTORS of the aforementioned infections among women incarcerated in the central prison, Isfahan, to determine appropriate prevention measures.Patients and Methods: In a cross-sectional study, all of the 163 women incarcerated in the central prison, Isfahan in 2009, were voluntarily enrolled by the census method.After completing a checklist consisting of demographic, social, and RISK FACTORS, a 5ml blood sample was taken from each individual. The sera were analyzed for markers of the HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV; HBsAg, HBsAb, HBcAb), HEPATITIS C virus (HCV; HCV antibodies), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV; HIV antibodies), and SYPHILIS (RPR). Confirmatory tests were performed on HCV antibody-positive cases.Results: The mean age of the participants in the study was 34.54±11.2 years old, 94.3% of these women were Iranian, and many of them had only a primary level of education. The PREVALENCE of HBsAg, HBcAb, HBsAb, and HCV antibodies were; 1.2%, 7.4%, 12.9% and 7.4% respectively. No positive RPR or HIV antibodies were detected.Conclusions: A significant relationship was seen between the HCV antibody, drug injection and illegal sex in the women, and also between HBc-Ab and drug injection. Regular screening, educational programs, and facilitation of access to suitable treatment care should be widely implemented in the prison population. Testing for immunity against HBV should be considered on admission, and afterwards vaccination of all prisoners and an appropriate preventative approach should be applied.

Cites

THE PREVALENCE OF HIV AND TRANSMISSION RISK FACTORS AMONG HEPATITIS B AND C PATIENTS REFERRED TO EMAM REZA HOSPITAL, MASHHAD, IRAN FROM 2005-2008

References

No record.

Cite

APA: Copy

NOKHODIAN, ZARY, YAZDANI, MOHAMMAD REZA, YARAN, MAJID, SHOAEI, PARISA, MIRIAN, MINA, ATAEI, BEHROOZ, BABAK, ANAHITA, & ATAIE, MEHDI. (2012). PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF HIV, SYPHILIS, HEPATITIS B AND C AMONG FEMALE PRISONERS IN ISFAHAN, IRAN. HEPATITIS MONTHLY, 12(7), 442-447. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/306782/en

Vancouver: Copy

NOKHODIAN ZARY, YAZDANI MOHAMMAD REZA, YARAN MAJID, SHOAEI PARISA, MIRIAN MINA, ATAEI BEHROOZ, BABAK ANAHITA, ATAIE MEHDI. PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF HIV, SYPHILIS, HEPATITIS B AND C AMONG FEMALE PRISONERS IN ISFAHAN, IRAN. HEPATITIS MONTHLY[Internet]. 2012;12(7):442-447. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/306782/en

IEEE: Copy

ZARY NOKHODIAN, MOHAMMAD REZA YAZDANI, MAJID YARAN, PARISA SHOAEI, MINA MIRIAN, BEHROOZ ATAEI, ANAHITA BABAK, and MEHDI ATAIE, “PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF HIV, SYPHILIS, HEPATITIS B AND C AMONG FEMALE PRISONERS IN ISFAHAN, IRAN,” HEPATITIS MONTHLY, vol. 12, no. 7, pp. 442–447, 2012, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/306782/en

Related Journal Papers

No record.

Related Seminar Papers

No record.

Related Plans

No record.

Recommended Workshops