Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Viral Infection among Patients Attending to the Endoscopic Clinic at Al-Thowrah Hospital in Sana'a City, Yemen

Background: Hepatitis B and C are major public health problems worldwide. It is generally believed that hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viruses are highly prevalent in the Republic of Yemen.Aim: to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B and C viral infection among patients attending the endoscopic clinic at Al-Thowrah hospital in Sana'a City, Yemen.Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among patients attending to the endoscopic clinic at Al-Thowrah hospital in Sana'a city from January to December 2017. 1592 patients attending the endoscopic clinic at Al-Thowrah hospital were selected. The data were collected through a structured questionnaire were administered as a face to face interview. The questionnaire was included the following data: demographic data (age, sex, and marital status), and laboratory tests (HBsAg and HCV antibodies).Results: Overall 95.1% of the patients had never been exposed to HBV or HCV infections while 3.4% had HBsAg and 1.5% had HCV infection. The prevalence of HBV and HCV infection among patients according to sex showed that in male 46.2% of the patients had HBsAg and 12.8% had HCV antibodies compared to 23.1% of the patients had HBsAg and 17.9% had HCV infection in females.Conclusions: It is essential to promote awareness of these risks among everyone

Study of the Injured Persons and the Injury Pattern in Road Traffic Accident in Sana'a City, Yemen

Background. Fatal road traffic accidents constitute a significant public health problem. Aim. The aim of the study was to analyze road traffic accidents in Sana'a city, Yemen, during 2013-2015. Methods. The required information and data of accidents were collected, respectively, from police reported road accident statistics, Sana'a city. 11684 cases of road traffic accidents during period 2013-2015 were studied. Results. 840 people were killed and 9760 people were injured in RTAs during 2013-2015 in Sana'a city. The accident rates per 100000 of the population were 234.8 in 2013, 180.3 in 2014, and 92.2 in 2015. Mortality rates per 100000 of the population were 15.17 in 2013, 12.2 in 2014, and 8.9 in 2015. High speed was the single most important factor responsible for accidents, deaths, and injuries accounting for 38.1% of RTAs followed by drivers' fault accounting for 18.9% of the total RTAs. The most common age group involved was ≥18 years. Males accounted for 83.1% of killed and injured persons. Most frequent victims of road traffic accidents were vehicles motor (48.9%) followed by pedestrians (38.1%). More than half of RTAs occurred on the straight road. Conclusion. RTAs are a major source of public health concern in Sana'a city, Yemen. Preventive measures to reduce the burden of mortality and morbidity due to road accidents should be introduced

Immunization coverage among children in Al-Taizyah district, Taiz Governorate, Yemen

Introduction: At least 2 million people die every year from diseases preventable by vaccines recommended by the World Health Organization. Objective: To assess the routine immunization coverage among children aged 12-23 month and to determine the reasons for unvaccinated. Methods: We conducted a community-based survey in Al-Taizyah district, Taiz governorate, Yemen. Information about vaccination status and related barriers was collected for 420 children from 1st March to 31st March 2012. Results: 49.8% of the children had vaccination cards. About 69.5% of the children were fully vaccinated by cards and by history, 15.5% were partially vaccinated and 15% not vaccinated. As a regards to crude vaccination coverage, 82.9% of children were received BCG vaccine. OPV1 vaccine was 82.6%. Pentavalent1 was 82.6%. Measles 1 represented for 71.7% and vitamin A1 was 46.4%. 91% was valid doses for OPV1 and 93% for pentavalent1. Only 76% of measles1 dose was valid. The high scores14% of drop-out rate was recorded between BCG and Measles. The main reasons for partially vaccinated and unvaccinated of children were the lack of information 61.7%. Conclusion: There is low vaccination coverage among children aged 12-23 months. There is a need to raise the awareness of community about vaccination and EPI services in Al-Taizyah district

Hepatitis B and C Viral Infection: Seroprevalence and Associated Factors among Barbers in Sana'a City, Yemen

Objective: The study was conducted to determine seroprevalence and associated factors of hepatitis B and C viral infection among barbers in Sana'a city, Yemen.Methods: Cross-sectional survey was carried out among males' barbers who were practicing hair cutting/shaving for males' customer only in Sana'a city, Yemen from Nov., 2011 to Oct., 2012. Multistage cluster random sampling technique was used to selected 248 barbers from 10 districts.Results: 4.03% of barbers were HBsAg-positive. On the other hand, anti-HCV/HCV-RNA seropositivity was 0.4%. Significant association between risk factors and being HBV-seropositivity was not found. Observations of barbers’ practices showed that washed their hands before attending each client was practiced by 27%. There were no barber was wear protective clothes or especial gloves.Conclusions: It is essential to promote awareness of these risks among everyone, especially barbers, and client who frequent barber shops