Seroprevalence and awareness of hepatitis C infection among informal workers at Kejetia Market, Ghana: A cross-sectional study

Globally, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection is a leading cause of chronic liver disease and remains a significant public health threat in Ghana. However, there is a paucity of data on the prevalence and awareness of HCV among market sellers and informal workers in Ghana. This study sought to determine the prevalence and awareness of HCV among this population. This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 397 sellers and workers at Kejetia market from December 2024 to January 2025. HCV was diagnosed using the One Test Hepatitis C Virus Test Strip (Qingdao Hightop) for the qualitative detecti

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