Tattooing and vaccination uptake are key predictors of hepatitis B virus infection among sellers and workers in a market in Ghana

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, despite the introduction of infant vaccination programs. Limited data exist on HBV prevalence and risk factors in informal sector populations such as market workers, who may face unique occupational and behavioural exposures. This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of HBV infection among sellers and workers at a market in Ghana. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 489 adult market workers. Participants were selected through stratified random sampling across occupational groups. Data on sociodemographic, occupational, and behavioral factors were collected using structured questionnaires. On-site testing for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) was performed using the Hightop One Step Rapid Test kit. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify independent predictors of HBV infection. The overall prevalence of HBV infection w..., Data collection
A well-structured questionnaire was pretested, validated, and administered through face-to-face interviews with the participants to collect data on their sociodemographic, occupational, HBV vaccination status, and behavioural factors.
Data collection was conducted by trained research assistants proficient in local languages. Before commencement of the study, all researchers underwent training and retraining prior to the pretesting of the questionnaire. After each day of data collection, a cadre of investigators meticulously reviewed the data obtained, checking for inconsistencies and omissions.
, # Tattooing and vaccination uptake are key predictors of hepatitis B virus infection among sellers and workers in a market in Ghana

Dataset DOI: [10.5061/dryad.cjsxksnkd](10.5061/dryad.cjsxksnkd)

## Description of the data and file structure

A well-structured questionnaire was pretested, validated, and administered through face-to-face interviews with the participants to collect data on their sociodemographic, occupational, HBV vaccination status, and behavioural factors.

Data collection was conducted by trained research assistants proficient in local languages. Before commencement of the study, all researchers underwent training and retraining prior to the pretesting of the questionnaire. After each day of data collection, a cadre of investigators meticulously reviewed the data obtained, checking for inconsistencies and omissions.

### Files and variables

#### File: KJM1_DATASET_V4.xlsx

**Description:** This file contains the dataset for the study under consideration

##### Varia..., Written informed consent was obtained from all participants after explaining the purpose, procedures, benefits, and potential risks of the study in their preferred language.
Confidentiality was maintained by using unique identification codes in place of personal identifiers on all study documents. All the participants consented to public data sharing.