WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

*Dr. Ahmed Zuhair Thanoon, Dr. Ahmed Wael Hazim and Dr. Omar Mowaffaq Jabir Mohammed Allayla

ABSTRACT

Background: Viral hepatitisis, a global health issue, affects 400 million people and causes 1.4 million deathsannually. In Iraq, prevalence varies among governorates, with cirrhosis being the most prevalent. The Ministry ofHealth prioritizes surveillance, medicines, diagnostic services, and immunization. Methodology: The study aimsto investigate the prevalence of Hepatitis B and C in Nineveh, Iraq, a region with a population of 4,030,006 in2021. The research will involve a cross-sectional study design, focusing on patients at primary health care centers,hospitals, laboratories, blood banks, and hemodialysis centers. It will be conducted from September to November2022, analyzing data from aggregated forms, reports, annual statistical reports, and population estimation. Thedata will be analyzed using SPSS version 26, with categorical data described in proportions and p-values <0.05considered significant. Results: The number of patients with Hepatitis B virus decreased after ISIL, with the mostfrequent age group (15-45) being male. The male gender was predominant in 2012 and 2014, but its proportiondeclined in 2014. Hepatitis B patients increased after ISIL's liberation, with the most frequent age group (15-45).The registration rate of Hepatitis C virus decreased from 2012 to 2014, then slightly increased from 2019-2021,but at lower levels. The registration rate of Hepatitis C virus showed different and lower levels than that ofHepatitis B virus. Conclusion: During ISIL, healthcare access, utilization, and services, along with lack ofdiagnostic devices, led to a slowdown in regenerated cases for HBV and HCV.