Surveillance and analysis of risk factors for hepatitis B and C among tattooists and piercers and individuals with multiple tattoos or piercings.

• Conditions: hepatitis B/C; viral liver infection; 10047438

• Registration Number: NL-OMON30905
• Lead Sponsor: GGD amsterdam

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 13 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 700

Inclusion Criteria

-Currently or previously having worked as a tattooist or body piercer.
-Having multiple tattoos or piercings.
-Aged 18 years or older.

Exclusion Criteria

-written informed consent has not been obtained
- not meeting the inclusion criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>-the prevalence of hepatitis B and C among (former) tattooists and piercers and<br /><br>individuals with multiple tattoos or piercings.<br /><br>-risk factors for hepatitis B and C infection</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>nvt</p><br>