Peer-reviewed research article

An Investigation into the Hepatitis Infection Prevalence, Risk Factors and Preventive Measures among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Nasarawa State of Nigeria

  • Jibrin M. D
    Department of Community Health, College of Medicine & Allied Health Sciences, Nasarawa State University, PMB 1022, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  • Osu M.U
    Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Nasarawa State University, PMB 1022, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  • Aaron R. S
    Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Nasarawa State University, PMB 1022, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  • Ashigabu T. J
    Department of Community Health, College of Medicine & Allied Health Sciences, Nasarawa State University, PMB 1022, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  • Atang I
    Department of Community Health, School of Community Health Sciences, Plateau State College of Health Technology, Zawan, P.O.Box, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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Published2025-07-30IssueVol. 3 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Medical and Health ResearchPages17-25SectionArticles
DOI 10.61424/ijmhr.v3i3.332
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Abstract

This study investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and preventive measures of hepatitis infection among students in tertiary institutions in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional design was employed, and a sample size of 422 students was determined using the Cochran formula. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 25. The study found that only 24.2% of respondents had heard of hepatitis infection, and the most common risk factors identified were sharing personal items (42.7%), unprotected sex (26.5%), and tattooing/body piercing (19.0%). The study highlights the need for increased education and awareness about hepatitis infection, its risk factors, and preventative measures among young adults in tertiary institutions.

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Keywords

  • Hepatitis Infection, Tertiary Institutions, Students, Risk Factors, Preventive.
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How to Cite

Jibrin M. D, Osu M.U, Aaron R. S, Ashigabu T. J, Atang I. (2025). An Investigation into the Hepatitis Infection Prevalence, Risk Factors and Preventive Measures among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Nasarawa State of Nigeria. International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Medical and Health Research, 17-25. https://doi.org/10.61424/ijmhr.v3i3.332