Prevalence Rate of Hepatitis C Among Patients Undergoing Ocular Surgeries at A Tertiary Care Hospital of Western UP
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Objectives: To study the prevalence rate of Hepatitis C among patients undergoing ocular surgeries between the age of 18-80 years at Muzaffarnagar Medical College. Methods: This hospital-based observational study was conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology, Muzaffarnagar Medical College and Hospital, covering a population in age group of 18-80 years undergoing ocular surgeries. Data collection spanned 18 months, with a sample size of 500. Patients undergoing ocular surgeries were tested for Hepatitis C by Rapid chromatography immunoassay for qualitative detection of antibodies and positive results were confirmed by ELISA. Results: The study found a prevalence of 5.6% of Hepatitis C in patients undergoing ocular surgeries in a tertiary care hospital of western UP. Majority of patients were in the age group of 61-70 years. It was observed that the patients who were tested positive for Hepatitis C were mainly from the rural background and most of them belonged to lower socio-economic status. Conclusion: A 5.6% prevalence rate of Hepatitis C in our study underscores the importance of targeted screening, particularly among high-risk groups identified by age, gender, residence, and socioeconomic status before performing any ocular surgery. The findings emphasized the necessity for focused public health interventions to address the disparities and enhance management and prevention strategies for Hepatitis C among patients undergoing ocular surgeries. Also, by knowing the status of infectivity of patients, we as operating surgeons, can ensure proper precautions while operating.
Authors: Jatin Kamboj, Prachi Shukla, Suman Bhartiya, Yashika Sinha, Narendra Singh
Language: English
Topic: Hepatitis C virus research
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949329699
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