Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Tribal Populations in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Authors

Abhinav Sinha · Regional Medical Research Centre

Gayatree Nanda · Regional Medical Research Centre

Rounik Talukdar · National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases

K. Divyasree Bhat · Regional Medical Research Centre

Banamber Sahoo · Regional Medical Research Centre

Chandrakant Lahariya · Foundation for Research in Health Systems

Sanghamitra Pati

Abstract

A considerable prevalence of HBV was observed in tribal communities in India, a fact that cannot be overlooked. This information may be useful for planning HBV vaccination strategies among tribes in India.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatitis B Virus Studies Hepatitis C virus research Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Public health reviews

Volume 46, pp. 1607620-1607620

DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1607620

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