High prevalence of blood donor test-seeking behavior among health sciences undergraduate students
This study investigated the prevalence of blood donors' test-seeking behavior and related factors among health sciences undergraduate students. A total of 750 students were invited. Data regarding sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics, blood donation practices, and test-seeking behavi...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 2020-01, Vol.53, p.e20190476-e20190476 |
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Zusammenfassung: | This study investigated the prevalence of blood donors' test-seeking behavior and related factors among health sciences undergraduate students.
A total of 750 students were invited. Data regarding sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics, blood donation practices, and test-seeking behavior were collected.
Of the invited students, 341 (45.5%) agreed to participate and answered questions regarding test-seeking behavior. The sample comprised 83.1% females, 96.8% singles, 87.2% heterosexuals, and 32.6% of them had previously donated blood. A high prevalence of blood donor test-seeking behavior (14.4%; 95% CI: 10.8%-18.5%) was observed and associated with blood donation practices.
Test-seeking behavior was common among the interviewed students, thereby highlighting the importance of developing a better understanding of its determinants to prevent this behavior in key populations. |
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ISSN: | 0037-8682 1678-9849 1678-9849 |
DOI: | 10.1590/0037-8682-0476-2019 |