HCV infection prevalence in a population recruited at health centers in Jordan

• Main Authors: Waseem Hamoudi, Sami Adel Sheikh Ali, Mohammad Abdallat, Chris R. Estes, Homie A. Razavi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Atlantis Press 2019-04-01
• Series: Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
• Subjects: Hepatitis C; HCV infection; Epidemiology; Prevalence; Jordan
• Online Access: https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125905920/view

Background: Jordan lacks statistical data regarding prevalence of HCV. Aim: To determine the prevalence of HCV in selected areas of Jordan (north, middle and south of Jordan). Methods: A random sample of 700 patients attending health centers was used to determine HCV prevalence. ELISA testing was used to determine HCV-Ab positive cases, which were confirmed by PCR testing. Results and conclusion: The study concluded that the prevalence of HCV infection in the population recruited from different health centers in Jordan is relatively low and estimates a prevalence of 0.42% among all age groups and 0.56% among those aged >15 years old.