Table 1.
Association between HBs antigen positivity and risk factors in HBV infected asymptomatic blood donors
| Risk factor | HBsAg positivity | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Number | (%) | ||
| Dental practice | 46 | 27 | >0.05 |
| Having HBV positive patients in the family | 54 | 32 | <0.00 |
| Tattooing | 29 | 17 | >0.05 |
| History of hospitalization | 15 | 9 | >0.07 |
| Phlebotomy | 2 | 1.2 | >0.05 |
| Intravenous drug injections | 1 | 0.6 | >0.05 |