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. 2020 Apr 22:53:e20190476.
doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0476-2019. eCollection 2020.

High prevalence of blood donor test-seeking behavior among health sciences undergraduate students

Miriane Lucindo Zucoloto  1 , Edson Zangiacomi Martinez  1
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High prevalence of blood donor test-seeking behavior among health sciences undergraduate students

Miriane Lucindo Zucoloto et al. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. .

Abstract

Introduction: This study investigated the prevalence of blood donors' test-seeking behavior and related factors among health sciences undergraduate students.

Methods: A total of 750 students were invited. Data regarding sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics, blood donation practices, and test-seeking behavior were collected.

Results: 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.

Conclusions: 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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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: The authors declare that they have no conflicting interests.

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