Journal of Blood Disorders & Transfusion

Emmanuel S. Baja

Publications

• Research Article
  Association between Blood Donor's Socio-demographic Profile and their HIV Risk Status based on the Donor History Questionnaire; A Cross-Sectional Study of 5967 Filipino Blood Donors
  Author(s): Ma. Angelina L. Mirasol, Godofreda V. Dalmacion, Norma Ona, Eufrosina Melendres and Emmanuel S. BajaMa. Angelina L. Mirasol, Godofreda V. Dalmacion, Norma Ona, Eufrosina Melendres and Emmanuel S. Baja
  
  Background: Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through blood transfusion is currently a public health issue in the Philippines. This study examined which socio-demographic characteristics of blood donors are associated with a high-risk status for transfusion transmitted infections (TTI) based on the Donor History Questionnaire (DHQ) and compared the risk status of the donor with their actual HIV status. Methods: A total of 5967 potential blood donors were assessed for their eligibility as a donor and the risk status (high vs. low) were ascertained using the DHQ. HIV screening and confirmatory testing for all donor-respondents, regardless of risk status, was done to compare their risk status with their HIV status. Socio-demographic characteristics were collected and linked with the risk status of the donor. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to exp.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9864.1000289

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