Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2005 Sep;48(9):2119-2124.

The prevalence of HBsAg positive parturients in Korea

• Seo K
• Park SK
• Kim YT
• Park O

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To study prevalence rate of HBsAg positive parturient women in Korea and compare different rates according to the locations of delivery.
METHODS
Total 848 institutions which reported more than 100 deliveries during 2001, were included for this study. Designed questionnaire were used to study the numbers of HBsAg positive parturients and total deliveries. The survey was conducted by mail, telephone and visit. Total 279,734 deliveries (55.2% of estimated total deliveries) were obtained to complete the study.
RESULTS
Prevalence rates of HBsAg positive parturient women in Korea were 3.23% and 3.3% in 2001 and 2002 respectively. Cheju area showed highest prevalence rates. Women delivering in urban area showed higher prevlance rate than those in rural area.
CONCLUSION
Prevalence rates of HBsAg positive parturient women were 3.3% in 2001-2002 and the rates sustained around 3.5% since 1992 in Korea.

Keyword

HBsAg positive parturient; HBsAg positive prevalence; Korea

MeSH Terms

Female
Hepatitis B Surface Antigens*
Humans
Jeju-do
Korea*
Postal Service
Prevalence*
Surveys and Questionnaire
Telephone
Hepatitis B Surface Antigens