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. 2011 Apr 1;11(4):273–277.

Table 3. Prevalence of HBV seromarkers and anti-HCV among study couples.

Variables Numberof tested HBV Seromarker positive Anti-HCV positive
HBsAg , Anti-HBc Anti-HBs, Anti-HBc Anti-HBc only Any HBV markers
Married status
Husband 114 12 (10.5) 31 (27.2) 18 (15.8) 61 (53.5) a 2 (1.8)b
Wife 114 6 (5.3) 27 (23.7) 20 (17.5) 53 (46.5) a 1 (0.9) c
Total 228 18 (7.9) 58 (25.4) 38 (16.7) 114 (50.0) 3 (1.3)

a p-value from x(2)-test = 0.354

b One had regular alcohol consumption and a history of extramarital sex without a condom, and the other had a history of intravenous drug use.

c Had a history of sexual contact before marriage and no history of other risk behaviors