Analysis of HIV testing and prevalence of voluntary blood donors in some district of Anhui

Abstract

Objective To control IDS virus (HIV)transmission through blood, provide low -risk blood donors to donate regularly, and ensure blood safety and reduce the risk of blood transfusion. Methods By analyzing HIV antibody(anti-HIV) test results, HIV infection and prevalence of blood donors from 2000 to 2009, susceptible people were identified,prevented,educated,in order to prevent the spread of HIV. Results A total of 10 years in Huainan region 361 cases of anti-HIV positive were screened out. Anti-HIV-positive of voltmtary blood donors were recognized anti-HIV positive in 4 cases ,accounting for 0.209/10 000 of the total voluntary blood donation. Epidemiological analysis in 4 cases of anti-HIV confirmed positive results: the education level of all was less than high school,75% were the local household registration ;25% were mobile population, and all were young adults, aged from 23 to 38 years;75% were workers,and 25% were temporary workers and the service sector. Conclusion By strictly blood screening to blood donation, strengthening the management, intensify propaganda against AIDS in efforts, raising people 's awareness of prevention,the spread of AIDS could be prevented and controlled. Key words: Voluntary blood donors; HIV; ELISA; HIV antibody confirmation test