Avaliação da pré-triagem sorológica para o marcador do vírus da hepatite B (anti-HBc total) em candidatos à doação de sangue no Estado do Acre, 2002
Year: 2006
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The aim of this research was to evaluate previous serum screening for hepatitis B (total anti-HBc) among blood donation candidates, verifying the link between the variables: gender, age, degree of education and native-born. A transverse study with retrospective data carried out on a target population, blood donation candidates from districts of the interior of Acre State, who came to the Acre Hematology and Hemoterapy Center during the period January to December, 2002. The research indicated reactivity in 54.8% of the total anti-HBc among the 673 candidates included. Greater reactivity of total anti-HBc was observed among males, older candidates and those with lower education levels (p<0.005). Previous serum screening for hepatitis B among blood donation candidates is a viable alternative, since it reduces cost and increases transfusional safety. Attracting female donors, youths and those who have higher education levels, would signify potential blood donors for HEMOACRE.
Institution: Universidade Federal do Acre
Language: Portuguese
Subfield: Hematology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2010995328