Seroprevalence of human immunodeficiency virus among blood donors at the De La Salle University Medical Center : a 5 year , 8 month study
Publication Date
2015
Document Type
Research
Abstract
The main objective of the study is to determine the overall HIV seroprevalence among the blood donors at DLSUMC. A retrospective review of blood bank reports of the De La Salle University Medical Center was done, covering the period from January 2008 to August 2013. The study shows that the seroprevalence of HIV among the blood donors is low and this reflects as well the low seroprevalence of HIV the general community. To maintain this low prevalence rate, high quality donor selection and screening procedures should be strictly implemented. Increasing HIV awareness, lifestyle and behavioral changes through giving effective and adequate education to future blood donors and the community are important in keeping safe blood supply, thus prevention of HIV transmission through blood transfusion.
APA Citation
Patricio-Domingo, Catherine R., "Seroprevalence of human immunodeficiency virus among blood donors at the De La Salle University Medical Center : a 5 year , 8 month study" (2015). Resident Research. 232.
https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/resident-research/232