Τίτλος:
Prevalence of hepatitis B virus markers in municipal solid waste workers
in Keratsini (Greece)
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
Aim To evaluate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) markers among
municipal solid waste workers (MSWWs) in Keratsini (Greece).
Methods We assessed in a cross-sectional study the prevalence of
biological markers of HBV infection (HbsAg, anti-Hbc, anti-Hbs) and
their association with exposure to waste and other socio-demographic
factors in 166 municipal employees in Keratsini (Greece).
Results The prevalence of anti-Hbc (+) did differ significantly between
exposed and non-exposed employees to waste. Older employees had a
significantly higher prevalence of anti-Hbc (+). MSWWs who were anti-Hbc
(+) were less educated than non-exposed employees. Logistic regression
analysis has shown that the exposure to waste and age were independently
associated with the anti-Hbc positivity.
Conclusion Occupational exposure to waste is possibly associated with
the acquisition of HBV infection. Immunization of MSWWs should be
considered to reduce the risk of HBV infection.
Συγγραφείς:
Dounias, G
Kypraiou, E
Rachiotis, G
Tsovili, E and
Kostopoulos, S
Περιοδικό:
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE-OXFORD
Εκδότης:
Oxford University Press
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
cross-sectional study; hepatitis B infection; municipal solid waste
workers; occupational exposure
DOI:
10.1093/occmed/kqi007
