Seroprevalence of HIV, HBV, HCV and Syphilis among blood donors in a Nigerian tertiary medical centre.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs), such as HIV, HBV, HCV, and Syphilis, present considerable difficulties in maintaining blood quality despite the critical role of blood transfusion in emergency medical care. This study aims to ascertain the prevalence of these infections and the factors that increase their risk among those who donate blood.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Federal Medical Center in Azare, involving 400 blood donors. Serological tests were conducted for HBV, HCV, HIV, and syphilis, and sociodemographic data was collected through a structured questionnaire. The univariate and multivariate logistic regression tests were employed to detect associated risk factors, with a significance level set at P < 0.05.

Result

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SUBMITTER: Habibu I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12044881 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature