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Online Published: 27 Mar 2024
 


Routine Screening for Hepatitis among Patients with Psychotic Illness: Findings from an Exploratory Study in Nigeria

J.o Omoaregba, A.o Lawani, M. Okolo, I.o Agbonile, B.o James.


Abstract
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Background: The prevalence of hepatitis B and C is increasing globally, leading to a significant rise in morbidity and mortality. Individuals with psychotic disorders are particularly at risk of contracting hepatitis B and C due to lifestyle factors. Routine hepatitis screening among this population is advocated. This study reports on the seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C among individuals with psychotic disorders in Nigeria and examines the utility of a screening program for hepatitis in an asymptomatic population.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of patients (n=96) with a psychotic disorder presenting for the first time to a regional psychiatric facility was conducted. We determined seropositivity to HBV and HCV using Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBSag) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) test strips.

Results: The seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C was 3.1% and 4.2%, respectively. All seropositive respondents were female, and none were aware of their positive status. Only 3.1% had a history of blood transfusion. There was no significant difference in terms of hepatitis B and C infection and previous blood transfusion (p=0.752, 0.714), use of psychoactive substances (p=0.247, 0.817), and diagnostic group (p=0.309, 0.570).

Conclusion: The prevalence of hepatitis B and C was low in the sample studied. Although exploratory, our findings do not currently support routine hepatitis B and C screening in individuals with psychotic disorders.

Keywords: hepatitis B, hepatitis C, psychotic disorders, seroprevalence, screening, Nigeria

Key words: Key words: sero-prevalence, HepatitisB&C,severementalillness


 
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Omoaregba J, Lawani A, Okolo M, Agbonile I, James B. Routine Screening for Hepatitis among Patients with Psychotic Illness: Findings from an Exploratory Study in Nigeria. NJP. 2013; 11(1): 27-32.

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Omoaregba J, Lawani A, Okolo M, Agbonile I, James B. Routine Screening for Hepatitis among Patients with Psychotic Illness: Findings from an Exploratory Study in Nigeria. https://nigerianjournalofpsychiatry.com/?mno=195589 [Access: September 08, 2025].

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Omoaregba J, Lawani A, Okolo M, Agbonile I, James B. Routine Screening for Hepatitis among Patients with Psychotic Illness: Findings from an Exploratory Study in Nigeria. NJP. 2013; 11(1): 27-32.


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Omoaregba J, Lawani A, Okolo M, Agbonile I, James B. Routine Screening for Hepatitis among Patients with Psychotic Illness: Findings from an Exploratory Study in Nigeria. NJP. (2013), [cited September 08, 2025]; 11(1): 27-32.


Harvard Style

Omoaregba, J., Lawani, . A., Okolo, . M., Agbonile, . I. & James, . B. (2013) Routine Screening for Hepatitis among Patients with Psychotic Illness: Findings from an Exploratory Study in Nigeria. NJP, 11 (1), 27-32.


Turabian Style

Omoaregba, J.o, A.o Lawani, M. Okolo, I.o Agbonile, and B.o James. 2013. Routine Screening for Hepatitis among Patients with Psychotic Illness: Findings from an Exploratory Study in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry, 11 (1), 27-32.


Chicago Style

Omoaregba, J.o, A.o Lawani, M. Okolo, I.o Agbonile, and B.o James. "Routine Screening for Hepatitis among Patients with Psychotic Illness: Findings from an Exploratory Study in Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry 11 (2013), 27-32.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Omoaregba, J.o, A.o Lawani, M. Okolo, I.o Agbonile, and B.o James. "Routine Screening for Hepatitis among Patients with Psychotic Illness: Findings from an Exploratory Study in Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry 11.1 (2013), 27-32. Print.


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Omoaregba, J., Lawani, . A., Okolo, . M., Agbonile, . I. & James, . B. (2013) Routine Screening for Hepatitis among Patients with Psychotic Illness: Findings from an Exploratory Study in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry, 11 (1), 27-32.


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