Multivariate analysis on risk factors for hepatitis B virus infection

VernacularTitle:上海市金山地区乙型肝炎病毒感染危险因素分析
Author: Qiang OU ; Yuxia LU ; Bingxiang LIU ; Fengbin WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Hepatitis B virus; Risk factors
From: Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2012;11(9):675-676
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: To explore the major risk factors for hepatitis B (HBV) in Shanghai Jinshan district.A one-to-two matched case control study was performed among the residents of Shanghai Jinshan district in 2010.The data were analyzed by single factor and multivariate analysis performed with SAS 9.13.Single factor analysis showed that the risk factors for hepatitis B were family member with hepatitis B,no vaccination history of hepatitis B virus vaccine and oral treatment.Muhivariable analysis showed that family member with hepatitis B (OR =1.91),no vaccination history of HBV vaccine (OR =0.49) and oral treatment (OR =2.06) were independent risk factors for HBV infection in Shanghai Jinshan district.Strengthening health education for HBV prevention,modifying unhealthy living habits and standardizing the treatment of oral diseases are important measures for lowering infectious rate of HBV.