Table 1 Characteristics of blood donors population
Volunteers donors | Family-replacement donors | Total | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number | 7 (2,8) | 243 (97,2) | 250 | |
Age mean (SD), years | 28,6 (6,31) | 28,5 (8,9) | 28,5 (8,9) | 0,527 |
Men | 7 (100.0) | 235 (96,7) | 242 (96,8) | 0,238 |
Thick and thin blood smear | 1 (14.3) | 29 (11.9) | 30 (12,0) | / |
Parasitemia geometric mean (IC95), parasites/μl | 4500,0 (1,0–1,0) | 6115,2 (4544,0–8234,7) | 6056,8 (4542,0–8076,9) | / |
Occupation | ||||
Staff members | 1 (14,3) | 53 (21,8) | 54 (21,6) | 0,019 |
Laborers | 4 (57,1) | 114 (46,9) | 118 (47,2) | |
Pupils/Students | 2 (28,6) | 74 (30,5) | 76 (30,4) | |
Unemployement | 0 (0,0) | 2 (0,8) | 2 (0,8) | |