Expression of Concern: Seroepidemiology and associated risk factors of hepatitis B and C virus infections among pregnant women attending maternity wards at two hospitals in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and C infections among pregnant women in Swabi, Pakistan.
• Conducted seroepidemiological surveys in two hospitals
• Collected blood samples from pregnant women
• Analyzed data for risk factor associations
• Prevalence rates of hepatitis B and C among participants were identified
• Various risk factors linked to infections were uncovered
• Highlighted the need for better screening and prevention measures