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Authors
Akabuike, Ogechukwu MaryAnn
Aworh, Mabel Kamweli
Uzoebo, Nkiruka Lynda
Erwat, John
Agukwe, Onyinyechi
Ngong, Kingsley
Dangana, Amos
Enwerem, Kenneth
Abdullahi, Idris Nasir
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Article History
Received: 12 September 2024
Accepted: 8 December 2024
First Online: 18 December 2024
Declarations
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: Ethical approval for the study was granted by the Nigeria Health Research Ethics Committee, under the Ministry of Health (approval no: FHREC/2022/01/13/17-03-22). Informed, written consent was obtained from all participants prior to their inclusion in the study. The objectives of the study were clearly explained, and the results of the rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) were shared with each participant. Detailed information about the potential health implications of HBV infection and preventive measures was provided. Participants who tested positive for HBV were referred to Natlane Ltd. and the GOFMC team for further advice and follow-up care, as necessary.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
