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Haidary M. Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Among Men at the Central Blood Bank in 1402. KJMS 2024; 9 (15) :1-10
URL: http://kjms.knu.edu.af/article-1-46-en.html

Introduction: The global impact of HIV as a significant public health challenge underscores the necessity of understanding its prevalence and transmission patterns to inform effective prevention and control strategies. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of HIV among men attending the Central Blood Bank in Kabul.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on blood donor data from the Central Blood Bank of Kabul, covering the period from 1401 to the end of 1402. HIV screening and diagnosis were performed using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software to determine prevalence rates.
Results: A total of 12,179 blood donor samples were analyzed. The findings revealed an HIV prevalence rate of 0.09% among blood donors in Kabul.
Conclusion: This study provides crucial insights into the prevalence of HIV among men at the Central Blood Bank of Kabul, indicating a rate of 0.09%. These results highlight the importance of ongoing surveillance, public health initiatives, and educational programs to maintain the safety of the blood transfusion process. Furthermore, they underscore the need for additional research to explore the underlying factors contributing to the observed HIV prevalence.