Although willingness to undergo H. pylori screening was high among college students aged 18-25 years, the actual screening rate remained relatively low. Enhancing acceptance of serological testing and implementing diverse health education strategies to boost motivation may help increase screening uptake. For confirming H. pylori infection in this population, a combination of ¹³C-UBT and serological testing is recommended, while HpSAT is not advised for population-level screening in this target group.
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