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The pooled prevalence of the HBV infection among people in Ethiopia was 5.78% (95% CI: 5.33, 6.23). Being male, having multiple sexual partners, having a history of abortion, having body tattoos, having a history of tooth extraction, sharing sharp material, and linked to health system such as having a history of hospital admission, and blood transfusion were significant risk factors associated with HBV infection among people in Ethiopia.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n This study highlights that the prevalence of HBV infection among people in Ethiopia was relatively moderate endemicity as per WHO classification. 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