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. 2007 Feb;85(2):131–137. doi: 10.2471/BLT.06.033365

Table 2. Risks of HBV/HCV positivity among BDs and OFCWs.

Risk for HBsAg +
Risk for HCV+
RR 95% CI RR 95% CI
Testing group
BDs 1.00 0.95–1.05 0.35 0.28–0.45
OFWCs Reference category Reference category
Blood donors
Male 1.45 1.24–1.71 3.60 1.48–8.74
Female Reference category Reference category
OFWCs
Male 1.14 1.06–1.22 0.97 0.66–1.45
Female Reference category Reference category

BDs, blood donors; CI, confidence interval; HBsAg, hepatitis B surface antigen; HBV, hepatitis B virus; HCV, hepatitis C virus; OFWCs, overseas Filipino worker candidates; RR, relative risk.