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Eltayeb R. Frequency of ABO and Rh Blood Groups Among Blood Donors in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2024; 16:e69195. [PMID: 39398823 PMCID: PMC11469338 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.69195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 10/15/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Proper blood bank inventory management and safe, efficient blood transfusion services require a thorough understanding of ABO and Rh(D) blood group distributions in specific populations. The objective of this research was to evaluate the distribution of ABO and Rh blood types among different ethnic blood donors in the Hail region of Saudi Arabia and compare the results to those of other populations. METHODOLOGY Data from 3,166 blood donors were analyzed retrospectively. Blood bank records provided sociodemographic information as well as blood group phenotypes. Descriptive statistics were employed. The distribution of ABO and Rh blood types was statistically examined using the chi-square test. RESULTS The study identified a total of 3,166 blood donors, with the majority being males (3,083 (97.4%)). The median age of the donors was 35 years, with an interquartile range of 30-41 years. Of the cohort, 1,425 (45%) consisted of young donors, defined as individuals aged 30-41 years. The O blood type accounted for 1,409 (44.5%) of all types, making it the most prevalent. The next most common blood types were B at 837 (26.4%), A at 741 (23.4%), and AB at 179 (5.7%). When combined, O positive was the most prevalent type, accounting for 1,226 (38.7%) of the total. This was followed by type B positive at 745 (23.5%), type A positive at 651 (20.6%), O negative at 183 (5.8%), AB positive at 171 (5.3%), B negative at 92 (2.9%), A negative at 90 (2.8%), and AB negative at eight (0.3%). CONCLUSION According to the results, out of all the ABO phenotypes, O was the most common. B, A, and AB came next. In addition, Rh(D) positivity was observed in 88.2% of the donors. These results have considerable consequences for blood transfusion strategies in the Hail region.
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- Reem Eltayeb
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Science, University of Hail, Hail, SAU
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Nyamu GW, Shee MA, Kiende P, Muthiani BM, Nakazea RJ, Mwasowa NM, Odhiambo F, King'oo JM, Wigina RN. Causes of pre and post-donation deferrals among blood donors, at Kwale Satellite Blood Transfusion Center, Kwale County, Kenya, 2018-2022. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:2197. [PMID: 39138457 PMCID: PMC11321081 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19535-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Both pre-donation and post-donation deferrals pose challenges to blood safety and availability. This study delved into the deferral rates before donations and their underlying reasons, as, transfusion transmissible infections (TTIs) leading to post-donation deferrals among potential blood donors at the Kwale Satellite Blood Transfusion Centre (KSBTC) in Kenya. METHODS We performed a retrospective electronic record review of pre- and post-donation deferrals among blood donors at KSBTC, 2018-2022. The pre-donations deferral rate and reasons for deferral were analyzed. Accepted donations were analyzed to determine the prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and syphilis. Descriptive statistics were calculated and both crude odds ratio (COR) and adjusted odds ratio (AOR), and their 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Variables with p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS A review was conducted on 12,633 blood donation records. Among these, individuals 2,729/12,633 (21.60%) were deferred from donating with the primary reason being low hemoglobin levels, constituting 51.86% of deferrals. Around 773/9,904 (7.80%) of blood units, were discarded due to at least one TTI. Among these, HBV accounted for 4.73%, HIV for 2.01%, HCV for 1.21%, and Syphilis for 0.59% of cases. The adjusted odds ratio for male donors were, (aOR = 1.3, 95% CI 1.01-1.57), donors with none or primary education level (aOR = 1.4 95% CI 1.11-1.68), first-timer donors (aOR = 1.2, 95% CI 1.01-1.44), and static strategy for blood collection (aOR = 1.4, 95%CI 1.12-1.63) were independently potentially associated with testing positive for at least one TTI. CONCLUSION The study indicates that TTIs continue to pose a risk to the safety of Kenya's bloodstock, with a notable prevalence of HBV infections. Male donors, individuals with limited education, first-time donors, and utilizing a fixed strategy for blood collection were identified as potential risk factors independently associated with TTIs.
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- School of Applied and Health Sciences, Department of Medical Sciences, Technical University of Mombasa, P.O Box 90420,-80100, Mombasa, Kenya
- Ministry of Health, P.O. Box: 30016-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Ministry of Health, P.O. Box: 30016-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- School of Applied and Health Sciences, Department of Medical Sciences, Technical University of Mombasa, P.O Box 90420,-80100, Mombasa, Kenya
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Tekle E, Adisu Y, Rikitu D, Teferi S, Fikadu A, Kifle E. ABO and Rh (D) blood group phenotype distribution pattern among blood donors at the Nekemte Blood Bank, Oromia, West Ethiopia: a retrospective cross-sectional study. J Int Med Res 2024; 52:3000605231223038. [PMID: 38194583 PMCID: PMC10777802 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231223038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the distribution of ABO and Rh (D) blood group phenotypes among blood donors. METHODS This retrospective cross-sectional study enrolled blood donors whose socio-demographic and blood group phenotype data were collected from blood bank donor records. Descriptive statistics were used to summarise the number and percentage distribution of categorical variables. To determine if the distributions of the ABO and Rh phenotypes differed, a chi-square test was employed. RESULTS Of 14,887 blood donors with a median age of 20 years (interquartile range = 18-30 years), 72.8% were males, and young donors (age range = 18-24 years) accounted for 61.7%. Group O (45.6%) was the most prevalent ABO blood phenotype, followed by A (29.5%), B (20.2%), and AB (4.7%). The dominant blood group was O positive (42.4%), followed by A positive (27.4%), B positive (18.9%), AB positive (4.3%), O negative (3.2%), A negative (2.1%), B negative (1.3%), and AB negative (0.4%). The overall Rh (D)-negative distribution rate was 7.0%. CONCLUSION This study showed that blood group O was the most common ABO phenotype, followed by A, B, and AB. Overall, 93.0% of the donors were Rh (D)-positive. These findings may help guide blood transfusion programmes.
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- Esayas Tekle
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Mettu University, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, Dambi Dollo University, Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Chenna D, Kandasamy D, Mohan G, Pentapati KC, Shastry S. A survey on insight of blood donors during COVID pandemic in Southern India. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther 2023; 45:442-448. [PMID: 36210314 PMCID: PMC10627871 DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2022.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) surveys prove beneficial to the transfusion services by providing an insight into the donors and, thus, aiding in mobilizing and retaining voluntary blood donors. We aim to study the knowledge, attitude and practices of donors towards blood donation in a pandemic setting. METHODS A cross-sectional observational study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of blood donors was conducted between June to and October 2020. Non-parametric tests (Mann - Whitney U and Kruskal - Wallis) were performed to evaluate the relation of knowledge, attitude and practices overall scores with age group, gender and history of blood donations (first vs. repeat). The Chi-Square test/Fisher's Exact test was used to evaluate the differences in the distribution of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices items within the groups. RESULTS A total of 403 of 2,748 individuals who came for whole blood donation participated in the study. The mean age of the study population was 31.1years (SD ± 8.4 range: 18 - 58), with 75% of the donors donating for the first time. The fear of acquiring COVID-19 infection was perceived as a major reason for the eligible population not to donate. The overall knowledge, attitude and practice score among the donors was satisfactory, being 76.14%, with a significant association with age. The overall positive attitude and practices scores of blood donors were 85.48% and 78.04%, respectively. CONCLUSION The KAP scores were satisfactory among the donors. Timely communication of the precautionary measures at blood centers to contain the spread of the COVID-19 infection and effective counseling would help in motivating and retaining blood donors.
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- Deepika Chenna
- Departnment of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, Kasturba Medical college, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Departnment of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, Kasturba Medical college, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Departnment of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, Kasturba Medical college, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Departnment of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, Kasturba Medical college, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
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Descamps M, Humm K. Why some canine and feline blood donors do not make the cut: A cohort study. Vet Rec 2023; 193:e2993. [PMID: 37183182 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.2993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND While there has been extensive investigation into the selection and retention of human blood donors, veterinary research in this area is limited. This study aimed to identify the reasons for the rejection and withdrawal of canine and feline blood donors from a blood donation programme. METHODS Records of cats and dogs presenting as prospective blood donors and/or donating between 2014 and 2019 were analysed. Reasons for rejection at sign-up were categorised into medical and temperament. Reasons why animals left before retirement age were categorised into medical, temperament and owner related. RESULTS Data from 362 dogs and 134 cats were analysed. Cats (20.8%) were more likely to be rejected than dogs (5.2%) at sign-up, mostly due to medical reasons. Both species often left the blood donor service early due to temperament reasons. Owner and medical reasons for leaving early were also common. LIMITATION This was a retrospective study with subjective assessment of temperament. CONCLUSIONS Inability to donate due to temperament and medical reasons is common. When recruiting blood donors, it should be recognised that a fairly high proportion will not be successful. Owner understanding and motivation are essential to ensure successful selection and retention of donors, which allows amortisation of recruitment costs.
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- Marjanne Descamps
- Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, UK
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- Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, UK
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Duggal N, Singh N, Sachdev S, Singh AK, Hira JK, Chhabra S, Bansal D, Malhotra P, Varma N, Das R, Sharma P. A Screening Approach for Inherited Erythrocytosis due to the VHL:c.598C > T Mutation (Chuvash Polycythemia). Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2023:1-5. [PMID: 37362405 PMCID: PMC10183085 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-023-01668-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Genetic work-up of unexplained erythrocytosis that is suspected to be inherited in nature currently requires either laborious exon-by-exon gene panel testing by Sanger sequencing or expensive next-generation sequencing. A high prevalence of Chuvash polycythemia (61%) has been previously reported among north Indian erythrocytosis patients. We assessed PCR-RFLP for VHL c.598C > T mutation as a first-line test in 99 persons with JAK2 V617F-negative, unexplained erythrocytosis. We enrolled two groups: Group A (n = 38) had erythrocytosis patients (n = 33) or their first-degree relatives (n = 5), and, Group B with 61 healthy blood donation volunteers who were deferred after the discovery of unexplained high hemoglobin levels. Detailed history and clinical examination, hemogram, erythropoietin levels and PCR-RFLP for the VHL:c.598C > T;p.R200W mutation were done. In Group A, three (8%) persons aged 9, 13 and 30-years were homozygous for VHL:c.598C > T. Two were heterozygous (parents of a known case of Chuvash polycythemia). None of the Group B subjects had the Chuvash mutation. Erythropoietin levels in group A were low in 5/26 cases (19%) and normal in 18/26 (69%). In Group B, seven (11%) donors had normal values while the remaining 54 (89%) had high erythropoietin levels. Despite a lower frequency (8%) compared to literature, our results suggest that the relatively simpler PCR-RFLP for VHL:c.598C > T mutation may be considered for the initial genetic screening of unexplained, suspected congenital erythrocytosis in regions where Chuvash polycythemia comprises a large proportion of inherited erythrocytosis, after polycythemia vera and common acquired secondary causes are excluded. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12288-023-01668-9.
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- Nisha Duggal
- Pathology Group of Departments, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Hematology, Level 5, Research Block A, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Hematology, Level 5, Research Block A, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Hematology, Level 5, Research Block A, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit, Department of Pediatric Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Clinical Hematology and Medical Oncology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Hematology, Level 5, Research Block A, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Hematology, Level 5, Research Block A, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Hematology, Level 5, Research Block A, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012 India
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Gnanaraj J, Kulkarni RG, Sahoo D, Abhishekh B. Assessment of the Key Performance Indicator Proposed by NABH in the Blood Centre of a Tertiary Health Care Hospital in Southern India. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2023; 39:308-316. [PMID: 37006976 PMCID: PMC10064356 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-022-01563-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022] Open
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Quality indicators are tools for continuous improvement to enable the blood center to achieve its standards of the highest quality. Hence, they have to be established and monitored regularly for which NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals) accreditation should be sought for. This study was undertaken to assess the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) through clinical audit quality control study of ten parameters, with a goal to improve and meet the benchmark as defined by NABH. All 10 Key Performance Indicators defined by NABH were analysed prospectively in a tertiary care blood centre of southern India. Parameters were compared to that of bench mark standards. Root cause analysis of all non-conformance parameters were done. Problem were identified and action taken to achieve KPI benchmarks in all deviations. Out of the ten KPI's which were studied, more than 50% meet the quality standards. The ones that did not meet the bench mark were TTI-HIV% which was 0.44%, TTI-Syphilis (RPR)% 0.26%, Number of units received back for discarding 5.96%, PRBC wastage% (on-shelf) was 2.11%, FFP, Cryoprecipitate wastage % (on-shelf) was 2.71%, the mean TAT for crossmatch of emergency PRBC blood was 18.3 min, 41.11% of FFP QC failure failed, Delay in transfusion time beyond 30 min after issue was 19.14%, Donor Deferral rate was 16.36% and TTI Outliers% No. of deviations beyond ± 2SD for HBsAg, HCV, HIV were 14.43%, 12.59% and17.73% respectively. Present study has helped to understand the flaws and problems faced by a tertiary care blood center in sustaining quality. It also actively captured and analysed multiple cross sections of non-conformances.
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- John Gnanaraj
- Department of Transfusion Medicine, JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research), Puducherry, India
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research), Puducherry, India
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research), Puducherry, India
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research), Puducherry, India
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Review of blood donor deferral with emphasis on donor and patient safety. Transfus Clin Biol 2023; 30:56-62. [PMID: 35835317 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2022.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Blood donor deferral is a part and parcel of the commitment of the blood transfusion services to assure the safety and health of the blood donor as well as the recipient. Periodic review of blood donor deferral is to incorporate or revoke deferral reasons based on the evidence generated in the process of review. Therefore, emphasis must be laid on preparing strategies to only judiciously defer blood donors, recruit and retain first time blood donors, which needs critical appraisal of the existing deferral policies, so that the evidence based changes can be done. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of deferral in blood donors who presented at the blood donation centre of an institute of national importance over a span of nine years (2011-2019). Donors were screened as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945 given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India. RESULTS There were 1,37,935 donors attempts, out of which 20,167 (14.6%) donors were deferred from donating blood. Most of the deferred donors were male (88.5%), first time (86.1%) and temporarily deferred (87.6%). Almost comparable number of donors (49.1 % & 48.5%) were deferred for donor safety and patient safety reasons respectively. Overall the three most common reasons for deferral were low hemoglobin (21.6%), hypertension (11.4%) and history of jaundice (9%). In donor safety reasons, low hemoglobin (43.4%), hypertension (22.9%) and low blood pressure (4.5%), and in patient safety, a history of jaundice (18.6%), common cold (15.8%), and high-risk behavior (8.8%) emerged as the three most common reasons for deferral respectively. CONCLUSION Blood donor deferral is an essential quality indicator of the blood donor selection process. Initiatives like fortification of dietary ingredients with iron, optimizing protein in diet served in schools under mid-day meal program, screening for iron deficiency, hypertension and education about high-risk behavior in schools and colleges may have long term effects of promotion of better health.
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Rivera Chavez GM, Barbosa AN, Pontes GS. Trends in unsuitability for blood donation in the Brazilian Amazon. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1056332. [PMID: 36620228 PMCID: PMC9814009 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1056332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Introduction Sociodemographic and behavioral factors are usually associated with the unsuitability to donate blood. Understanding the reasons behind the exclusion of blood bags is crucial for reducing donor deferral rates. This study aimed to characterize the profile of unsuitable donors in the Blood Center of the northern Brazilian state of Amazonas. Methods This is a retrospective study, based on documentary analysis of electronic medical records obtained in the Hematology and Hemotherapy Foundation of the state of Amazonas. This study included all individuals with complete medical records (n = 87,463) who tried to donate blood between 2017 and 2019. Results The overall rate of donor unsuitability was 19.12% (n = 16,627) and the main reason was poor nutritional status (15.17%), followed by chronic health problems (11.40%), risky sexual behavior (9.5%) and exposure to risk (8.83%). High blood pressure figured as the leading cause of unsuitability among chronic health conditions (85.19%), while having sex with multiple partners (92.63%) was the main sexual risk behavior. The risk of exposure to malaria was responsible for 99.45% of unsuitability among those who were unsuitable due to exposure to risk factors. Deferral rates were associated with increasing age and replacement donation, which was the predominant type of donation. Women had the highest rates of unsuitability, mainly during the first donation (37.04%). Discussion This study provides the first known profile of blood donor unsuitability in the Brazilian Amazon and raises awareness of the region-specific needs that must be met to reduce blood donor unsuitability.
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- Graciela Marleny Rivera Chavez
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Hematologia, Fundação Hospitalar de Hematologia e Hemoterapia do Amazonas, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA), Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Virologia e Imunologia, Coordenação de Sociedade, Ambiente e Saúde, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Hematologia, Fundação Hospitalar de Hematologia e Hemoterapia do Amazonas, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA), Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil,Laboratório de Virologia e Imunologia, Coordenação de Sociedade, Ambiente e Saúde, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil,*Correspondence: Gemilson Soares Pontes ✉
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Murhabazi Bashombwa A, Tchio-Nighie KH, Tchingué Mbianda C, Tchindebe Bouri E, Nanfak A, Buh Nkum C, Ateudjieu J. Assessing Training Needs of Health Personnel on the Process of Selecting Blood Donors and Transfusion in the West Region of Cameroon. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2022; 13:1525-1533. [PMID: 36568880 PMCID: PMC9783828 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s388478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Blood transfusion is a health care procedure that can expose the donor and receiver to risks. The knowledge and practices of healthcare personnel on blood transfusion are necessary to anticipate and/or prevent the occurrence of avoidable transfusion risks. The aim of this study was to assess the training needs of health personnel on blood donor selection procedure. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study targeting health personnel in health facilities that reported contributing in offering blood transfusion services in the West region of Cameroon between March and May 2022. A questionnaire administered face to face was used to collect data from the targeted health personnel exhaustively included from health facilities. Knowledge and practices were assessed by estimating the rate of correct answers. STATA software was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Of the 41 health facilities that reported offering blood transfusion services, 35 (85.3%) were covered. Category 5 and 4 health facilities were respectively 23 (65.7%) and 9 (25.7%). Among the 325 health personnel involved in transfusion, 302 (92.9%) were reached among which, 201 (66.6%) were female and 127 (42.1%) were nurses. Two hundred and ten (69.5%) had already received training on blood transfusion and 268 (88.7%) expressed a need for training on blood transfusion of which 139 (51.8%) on blood donors' selection. Sixteen (5.3%) knew how to identify blood donor and 116 (38.4) knew the minimum required tests to be performed on the donors' blood before the transfusion. Six (2.0%) out of 302 health personnel were able to select blood donors and identify minimum tests to be performed on donors' blood. CONCLUSION There is a real need for training of health personnel on the blood donor selection process. Health authorities should ensure that all health personnel involved in blood transfusion receive a minimum of training in blood donor selection and testing.
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- Augustin Murhabazi Bashombwa
- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Kaziba, Kaziba, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Department of Health Research, M.A. SANTE (Meilleur Accès aux Soins de Santé), Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Health Research, M.A. SANTE (Meilleur Accès aux Soins de Santé), Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
- Department of Health Research, M.A. SANTE (Meilleur Accès aux Soins de Santé), Yaounde, Cameroon
- Division of Health Operations Research, Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon
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Gaddam M, Prakash P, Devegowda D, Kumar R. Analysis of JAK2V617F Tyrosine Kinase Mutation in Blood Donors with Erythrocytosis - A Pilot Study in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of South India. J Blood Med 2022; 13:439-446. [PMID: 35992633 PMCID: PMC9384845 DOI: 10.2147/jbm.s370687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Transfusion services and blood centers provide immediate medical evaluation to blood donors by physical examination and hemoglobin (Hb) screening. Screening for Hb value before every blood donation is mainly aimed to rule out anemia. However, it is not uncommon to defer the donors for high Hb value which can be due to primary or secondary polycythemia. This study aimed to analyze the frequency of JAK2V617F mutation among blood donors with a high Hb of >18 g/dl. Patients and Methods A prospective study was conducted over a period of 18 months involving blood donors with a persistently high Hb value of >18 g/dl. Complete blood count (CBC), JAK2V617F gene mutation and Serum Erythropoietin (EPO) levels in study donors were analyzed. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, version 24 (IBM, USA). Results Of 13,798 screened donors, 48 donors (0.34%) had persistent erythrocytosis with a high Hb value of >18 g/dl. Their age ranged between 20-50 years with a mean of 31.2 ± 6.66. The CBC parameters including red blood cell (RBC) count, Hb%, hematocrit (Hct), white blood cell (WBC) count and the platelet count ranged from 4.35-8.43 million/µL (6.2 ± 0.6), 18.6-24.4 g/dl (19 ± 0.94), 51.9-83.3% (58 ± 5.02), 3.99-10.8 × 103/µL (7.8 ± 1.5), and 120-450 × 103/µL (227 ± 57.2), respectively. Estimated mean EPO value was 8.29 mIU/± 0.04. JAK2V617F mutation was detected in 2 donors (4.1%). Conclusion The prevalence of persistent erythrocytosis among blood donors was 0.34% and among them, two donors (4.1%) harbored the JAK2V617F mutation. Thus, blood centers play an important role in the primary screening of donors with high hemoglobin leading to early detection and management of polycythemia vera (PV).
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- Manasa Gaddam
- Department of Pathology, JSS Medical College, JSSAHER, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Transfusion Medicine and Blood Center, Department of Pathology, JSS Medical College, JSSAHER, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, JSSAHER, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Microbiology, JSS Medical College, JSSAHER, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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Kandasamy D, Shastry S, O'Brien SF. Is high hemoglobin a hindrance factor for blood donation? A pilot observational study from the coastal region of India. Transfus Clin Biol 2022; 29:147-152. [PMID: 34856398 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2021.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Blood donors with high Hb are often deferred for the presumed risk of polycythemia vera (PV). However, adequate data to substantiate or refute this hypothesis is lacking. METHODOLOGY We conducted an observational study on blood donors found to have high hemoglobin (Hb≥18g/dL) during the pre-donation screening process using a portable hemoglobinometer at our blood center for four months. We adopted a cost effective methodology wherein a questionnaire was used to elicit the secondary causative factors of high hemoglobin and a complete blood count test to observe the blood cell parameters and JAK2V617F mutation test was performed in a subset of donors lacking secondary erythrocytosis (SE) history. RESULTS Of the total 7076 donors enrolled, 112 male donors (1.58%) had high hemoglobin. The majority (70.4%) were repeat donors with mean age of 31.4 years. About 61% of the donors had attributable factors for SE like smoking, occupational exposure to carbon monoxide. The mean hemoglobin value of capillary and venous hemoglobin demonstrated a statistically significant difference (P<0.05) where 2.7% of donors had venous Hb<18g/dL. The hematological profile of all the donors showed increased RBC but normal platelet and WBC count. Of 24 donors included for the JAK2V617F test, none had a positive report. CONCLUSION This study suggests high hemoglobin in blood donors is less likely due to PV. Hence, re-considering their deferral may help alleviate donor anxiety and allow donor return. However, multi-centric studies are required to develop consensus statements on PV risk status and blood donation eligibility.
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- D Kandasamy
- Department of Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance, Canadian Blood Services, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Woldu B, Melku M, Shiferaw E, Biadgo B, Abebe M, Gelaw Y. Phenotype, Allele and Genotype Frequency of ABO and Rhesus D Blood Groups of Blood Donors at the North Gondar District Blood Bank, Northwest Ethiopia. J Blood Med 2022; 13:11-19. [PMID: 35023982 PMCID: PMC8747761 DOI: 10.2147/jbm.s346904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Knowledge of the ABO and RhD group distribution is essential for blood banks inventory and assuring quality blood transfusion services. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of ABO and RhD phenotype, allele, and genotype among blood donors at North Gondar District Blood Bank from 2010 to 2012, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods The data of the current study were obtained from registration logbooks of blood donors registered. The ABO and RhD grouping was done by using commercially available monoclonal antibodies (anti-A, anti-B and anti-D) by slide methods. Results with no agglutination by anti-D antibody were confirmed using anti-human globulin test. Descriptive statistics were analyzed using SPSS version 20. The allele and genotype frequency of the donors was determined by Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium assumption. The difference between the observed and expected frequency was tested by online Chi-square calculator. P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Among 6471 blood donors, 82.1%, 94.1% and 55.4% were males, replacement donors and in the age group of 21–30 years, respectively. Blood group O (47.04%) and blood group AB (4.81%) were the dominant and least common, respectively. The distribution of the RhD negative blood group was 5.76%. The distribution of A, B and O alleles was 0.1714, 0.1433 and 0.6859, respectively. Moreover, the genotype frequency of AA, AO, BB, BO, AB and OO was 0.0294, 0.2350, 0.0205, 0.1966, 0.0491 and 0.4704, respectively. The genotype frequency of DD, Dd and dd was 0.5774, 0.3649 and 0.0576, respectively. The result showed that there was no statistically significant difference between observed and expected allele and genotype frequency (P-value >0.05). Conclusion Blood group O and AB were the most and least prevalent, respectively. The allele and genotype frequency of the population was fulfilled the Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium assumption. This finding might be useful for blood transfusion services.
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- Berhanu Woldu
- Department of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Self-ignored onsite adverse donor reaction among whole blood donors: A single center experience from India. Transfus Clin Biol 2022; 29:124-128. [PMID: 35031508 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2022.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Adverse donor reactions (ADR) may often go unreported due to donor related or blood center related factors. Possible donor related factors are self-ignorance of the adverse reaction, inertia to notify blood centre and non-compliance to follow-up. A better understanding of the self-ignored adverse donor reaction (SIADR) helps in early detection, avoidance of complications, adoption of mitigation strategies, and retention of donors. In the current study, we aim to identify the incidence and reasons for onsite SIADR among whole blood donors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective single-center observational study where 501 participants who completed whole blood donation were recruited. They were interviewed twice by an experienced investigator to identify any onsite SIADR occurred. First interview was conducted just before leaving the premise and second two days after donation using a peer reviewed and validated questionnaire. Cross-tabulation and Chi-square test were used for bivariate analysis. RESULTS Twelve participants out of 501 (2.39%) were found to have onsite SIADR which was twice the frequency of reported onsite ADR (1.20%) during the study period in our center. A majority (75%) of them experienced grade I vaso-vagal reactions (VVR). Around 58.3% of the SIADR donors ignored the reaction as they perceived it as mild, while 25% perceived the symptoms but failed to interpret them as a reaction. CONCLUSION In our center, incidence of onsite SIADR was double the incidence of ADR and majority were VVR grade I. Commonest reason for SIADR was interpretation of reaction as mild. Blood center team shall be proactive and vigilant to identify and report SIADR.
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Arcot PJ, Kumar K, Sachdev S, Sharma RR, Coshic P. Reinduction of the Temporarily Deferred Donors for Laying the Foundation of Safe and Sustainable Blood Supplies: A Review in the Indian Context. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2022; 38:437-443. [PMID: 35035128 PMCID: PMC8743350 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-021-01516-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Temporarily deferred donors are a forgotten pool of potential blood source. When dealt appropriately, they can easily be inducted back to the main stream pool of voluntary donors. Although there are multiple studies from India on the deferral rates and patterns; not much has been done with respect to the follow up of these donors and active efforts to bring them back to donate blood. In this narrative review, we discuss the impact of temporary deferral, factors affecting the return and appropriate strategies to improve the return rate of these donors.
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, AIIMS, Delhi, India
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Main Blood Bank, Department of Transfusion Medicine, AIIMS, Delhi, India
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Kandasamy D, Shastry S, Chenna D, Mohan G. COVID-19 pandemic and blood transfusion services: The impact, response and preparedness experience of a tertiary care Blood Center in southern Karnataka, India. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther 2021; 44:17-25. [PMID: 34931179 PMCID: PMC8674497 DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2021.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Introduction With the outbreak of COVID-19 and its containment measures, blood centers faced a huge challenge in balancing blood demand and supply and devising a preparedness plan to withstand the uncertain situation. This study assesses the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on blood transfusion services and discusses the appropriate mitigation strategies adopted. Methods We analyzed our center's blood transfusion services during the first half-period of the pandemic (Y3) and non-pandemic years 2018(Y1) and 2019(Y2) in two-quarters Q1 (pre-lockdown), from January to March and Q2 (post-lockdown), from April to June. The blood donation variables, the packed red blood cells (PRBCs) demand and the utilization pattern were compared between pandemic (Y3) and non-pandemic years (Y1 and Y2) in each quarter. The mitigation strategy adopted at every step of the transfusion service is highlighted. Results During post-lockdown (Q2) of the pandemic year (Y3), the blood donation was majorly by repeat donors (83%) from the in-house site (82.5%). Furthermore, the proportion of outdoor donation, deferral, blood collection, demand and issue demonstrated a significant drop of 50%, 32.6%, 33%, 31.8% and 32.3%, respectively, in comparison to Q2 of the non-pandemic years (Y1 and Y2), with a statistically significant difference for surgical and hemorrhagic indications (p < 0.05). Coping strategies, such as blood donor education and motivation using e-platforms emphasizing eligibility during the pandemic, staggering of donor in-flow, postponement of elective surgeries and donor and staff’ COVID-19 safety assurance, were followed. Conclusion The timely adoption of coping strategies played a crucial role in the better handling of shortcomings at our center's blood transfusion services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Dhivya Kandasamy
- Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education,Manipal, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education,Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education,Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education,Manipal, Karnataka, India
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