Meta-Analysis
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World J Hepatol. Sep 27, 2021; 13(9): 1190-1202
Published online Sep 27, 2021. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i9.1190
Table 1 Summary of meta-analysis results for global seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus serological markers in healthcare workers

Prevalence % (95%CI)
95% Prediction interval
Studies, n
Participants, n
1H (95%CI)
2 (95%CI)
P value (heterogeneity)
P value (Egger test)
Current HBV infection (HBsAg)
Overall2.4 (2-2.8)0-112751533264.1 (4-4.3)94.1 (93.6-94.5)< 0.001< 0.001
Cross-sectional2.4 (2-2.9)0-11.12711505164.1 (4-4.3)94.2 (93.7-94.6)< 0.001< 0.001
Low risk of bias1.8 (1.4-2.3)0-8.2107402123 (2.8-3.2)88.8 (87-90.3)< 0.001< 0.001
Current HBV infection (HBeAg)
Overall0.3 (0-1.7)0-70.6344083.6 (2.3-5.7)92.3 (80.7-96.9)< 0.0010.577
Cross-sectional0.3 (0-1.7)0-70.6344083.6 (2.3-5.7)92.3 (80.7-96.9)< 0.0010.577
Low risk of bias0 (0-0.1)NA-NA13513NA (NA-NA)NA (NA-NA)1NA
HBV acute infection
Overall5.4 (1.4-11.3)0-371236656.1 (5.3-7.1)97.3 (96.4-98)< 0.0010.256
Cross-sectional5.4 (1.4-11.3)0-371236656.1 (5.3-7.1)97.3 (96.4-98)< 0.0010.256
Low risk of bias1.9 (0-8.7)0-48.1516396.5 (5.1-8.2)97.6 (96.2-98.5)< 0.0010.824
Immunity against HBV
Overall56.6 (49.3-63.7)2.8-100843762214 (13.5-14.4)99.5 (99.5-99.5)< 0.0010.763
Cross-sectional56.3 (48.8-63.7)2.4-100803631114.2 (13.8-14.7)99.5 (99.5-99.5)< 0.0010.811
Low risk of bias65.9 (56.1-75.1)10.3-100352240114.7 (14.1-15.4)99.5 (99.5-99.6)< 0.0010.974
Immunity due to natural HBV infection
Overall9.2 (6.9-11.8)0-34.557230026.3 (5.9-6.7)97.4 (97.1-97.8)< 0.0010.853
Cross-sectional9.2 (6.9-11.9)0-34.656228676.3 (5.9-6.7)97.5 (97.1-97.8)< 0.0010.851
Low risk of bias7 (4-10.8)0-30.320104086.4 (5.7-7.1)97.6 (97-98)< 0.0010.463

  • Citation: Mahamat G, Kenmoe S, Akazong EW, Ebogo-Belobo JT, Mbaga DS, Bowo-Ngandji A, Foe-Essomba JR, Amougou-Atsama M, Monamele CG, Mbongue Mikangue CA, Kame-Ngasse GI, Magoudjou-Pekam JN, Zemnou-Tepap C, Meta-Djomsi D, Maïdadi-Foudi M, Touangnou-Chamda SA, Daha-Tchoffo AG, Selly-Ngaloumo AA, Nayang-Mundo RA, Yéngué JF, Taya-Fokou JB, Fokou LKM, Kenfack-Momo R, Tchami Ngongang D, Atembeh Noura E, Tazokong HR, Demeni Emoh CP, Kengne-Ndé C, Bigna JJ, Boyomo O, Njouom R. Global prevalence of hepatitis B virus serological markers among healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Hepatol 2021; 13(9): 1190-1202
  • URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v13/i9/1190.htm
  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v13.i9.1190