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Food handlers are a crucial population to consider when assessing hepatitis B virus (HBV) seroprevalence in public health surveillance due to their frequent interaction with the community.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Aims:<\/jats:title>\n To assess the HBV seroprevalence and associated factors among food handlers in Kozhikode.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using multistage sampling. Food handlers from various food establishments in three blocks of Kozhikode district were included. A total of 1,145 participants were recruited. Data were collected by interview using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Results are expressed as proportions and means with standard deviations.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n Out of 1,145 participants, the majority were males, 77% of the participants were from Kerala. Injury was present in 2.2% of participants. 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