High frequency of HBV in HIV-infected prisoners in Mozambique

International Journal of Prisoner Health,Volume 15, Issue 1, Page 58-65, March 2019. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) among 448 HIV-infected prisoners from 32 prisons in Mozambique. Design/methodology/approach All HIV seropositive prisoners were screened for HBV. Findings Of the 448 HIV seropositive prisoners, 51 (11.4 percent, 95%CI: 9.3 –13.9 percent) were HBsAg-positive and was significantly higher in prisoners aged<25 years. Originality/value Data from this study show for the first time that the frequency of HBV among HIV-infected prisoners is high, suggesting that immediate interventions are needed during incarceration.
Source: International Journal of Prisoner Health - Category: Criminology Source Type: research