Practice Of Blood Donation Research Articles

Korelasi Pengetahuan dan Minat Donor Darah pada Remaja di MA Hidayatullah Martapura

High school adolescents on the risks of unsafe blood donation and the benefits of safe blood donation practices. Adolescents can be effective as youth cadres in promoting public awareness about voluntary blood donation due to their active nature, curiosity, and social responsibility. The study uses an observational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach and involved 122 students from MA Hidayatullah Martapura. Data was gathered through a questionnaire, analyzed using SPSS. Findings reveal that 22.8% of respondents have a low level of knowledge about blood donation, mainly due to limited awareness of its health benefits and lack of information access through media channels. A significant positive correlation was found between knowledge and interest in blood donation (sig 0.001 < 0.05) with a moderate correlation strength (Pearson value 0.431). Additionally, 52.7% of students possess sufficient knowledge about blood donation, and 65.7% demonstrate an interest in participating as blood donors. These results highlight the importance of providing adolescents with relevant information to boost their awareness and engagement in safe blood donation practices.

Knowledge, perceptions, and practices of blood donation among undergraduate students at Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study

Ensuring safe and effective blood transfusion is essential for improving healthcare and preventing the spread of blood-borne diseases worldwide. Medical students are a potential key resource for voluntary blood donation, particularly in medical college hospitals, which can help alleviate the shortage of blood products. Additionally, they have the potential to inspire a wider segment of the population to donate blood, thereby narrowing the gap between blood supply and demand. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions, and practices related to voluntary blood donation among undergraduate medical students at Gulf Medical University in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, and to identify the factors associated with these aspects. A cross-sectional, institution-based study was conducted among undergraduate medical students at Gulf Medical University. Data were gathered through a self-administered structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. Knowledge, perceptions, and practices related to blood donation among 301 participants were assessed. The findings revealed no significant association between knowledge levels and demographics such as gender, marital status, residence, college, or academic year. While most participants were aware of blood donation procedures and benefits, actual donation practices were low, with 84.4% rarely donating blood. Key barriers included fear of needle pain and time constraints. Health professionals and social media were the primary sources of information, indicating the need for targeted educational interventions to improve blood donation rates. Students at Gulf Medical University are well-informed about blood donation, with many willing to donate. However, fears like needle pain and time constraints limit participation. Educational efforts could help overcome these barriers.

Blood Donation awareness and implementation among Undergraduate Medical Students of Sindh, Pakistan.

Objective: To determine the knowledge and practice of blood donation among undergraduate students.Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted at the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro Pakistan from September 2021 to December 2021. A convenient sampling technique was applied for collection of sample comprised of undergraduate medical students of all disciplines and batches. All the participants were interviewed by using a validated questionnaire. The analysis was carried out with SPSS 22.0.Results: Out of 374 respondents, 324 (86.6%) complied with the inclusion criteria. All 324 (86.6%) were non-blood donors; although majority is familiar with necessity of blood donation for the community. Among total population115 (35.5%) had no specific reason as their primary barrier towards blood donation, followed by 96 (29.6%) health-related issues. However, the most common motivation for 156 (48.1%) was approved certifications.Conclusion: Medical students were revealed to have an excellent primary understanding of blood donation. It is necessary to organize blood donation camps on university campuses and increase help calls. Keywords: Blood donation; KAP Study; Knowledge; Practice; Undergraduate students.

Whole Blood Donor Iron Management Across Europe: Experiences and Challenges in Four Blood Establishments

Whole blood donors lose iron while donating and frequent blood donation is therefore known to induce a risk of iron deficiency and/or anemia. In this review we present, compare and discuss the pros and cons of 4 distinctive donor iron management strategies in England, Finland, the Netherlands, and Denmark. Donor iron management policies in the countries concerned are described for the year 2021, and data on donor and donation numbers, low hemoglobin (Hb) deferral rates and Hb levels are presented. In England Hb levels were only measured in donors failing a copper sulphate test, while in the other 3 countries Hb is measured at every donation. In Finland, donors considered at risk of iron deficiency receive iron supplements, while in the Netherlands, ferritin-guided donation intervals without iron supplementation are in place. In Denmark, iron supplementation is provided to donors with low ferritin levels. Low-Hb deferral rates and average Hb levels are quite similar across the included countries, with the exception of higher deferral rates in England. To conclude, despite significant diversity in donor iron management approaches, low Hb deferral rates and average Hb levels are similar among the included countries except for England, where higher deferral rates were observed that are likely attributed to the absence of iron supplementation or ferritin-guided deferral. Achieving an optimal, more tailored iron management strategy requires further research and a nuanced understanding of both donor demographics and physiological responses to optimize the effectiveness and safety of blood donation practices.

Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Voluntary Blood Donation among University Students in Nigeria: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study

Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Voluntary Blood Donation among University Students in Nigeria: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study

Attitudes towards blood donation among students in different health sciences disciplines in Saudi Arabia.

The objective of this research undertaking was to examine the attitudes of King Khalid University undergraduates enrolled in various health disciplines regarding blood donation. Undergraduates of health disciplines participated in this study. The survey questions were administered through Google Forms, and the data was imported into GraphPad Prism for visualization and analytical purposes. A greater proportion of participants were male, with males accounting for 63.2% of the sample, while females accounted for 36.8%. The findings given in this research illustrate a wide range of attitudes regarding the practice of blood donation. A notable percentage of the participants had a favorable predisposition towards engaging in voluntary blood donation. Nevertheless, a significant degree of variability was observed among individuals with regards to their attitudes toward several variables, including fear, motivation, and their preferred location for making donations. The participants expressed negative attitudes against the practice of importing blood and the recognition of personal accountability in engaging in blood donation for the sake of society. One potential solution to address the unfavorable attitudes among students towards blood donation is the implementation of educational programs focused on blood donation and its associated benefits. Additionally, incorporating motivational strategies could further enhance the effectiveness of these initiatives. As a result, this could have a positive impact on students and those in their immediate vicinity.

Unveiling blood donation knowledge, attitude, and practices among 12,606 university students: a cross-sectional study across 16 countries

We assessed university students’ knowledge, attitude, and practice toward blood donation and identified the factors that promote or hinder their willingness to donate. We employed a multicenter cross-sectional design, collecting data from August to October 2022 through self-administered questionnaires available in Arabic and English. Both online (Google Forms) and paper surveys were utilized. Data were analyzed using R Statistical Software (v4.1.3; R Core Team 2022). A total of 12,606 university students (7966 females and 4640 males) from 16 countries completed the questionnaire; of them, 28.5% had a good knowledge level regarding blood donation, and 22.7% had donated blood at least once. Students in health science colleges had significantly more awareness of blood donation (p-value < 0.001), but there were no significant differences in practice (p-value = 0.8). Barriers to donation included not being asked (37%), medical ineligibility (33%), fear of pain or infection (18%), concerns about negative health effects (18%), difficulty accessing donation centers (15%), and medical mistrust (14%). Individuals aged > 20 years had significantly higher odds of possessing a high knowledge level (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.77, p < 0.001). Private and international university enrollment was associated with increased knowledge (aOR 1.19, p-value < 0.001 and aOR 1.44, p-value = 0.003), while non-health science college students had lower odds (aOR 0.36, p < 0.001). Regarding blood donation status, participants > 20 years old were more likely to donate (aOR 2.21, p < 0.001). Conversely, being female, having congenital or chronic diseases, and possessing low knowledge levels were associated with decreased odds of blood donation (all p < 0.05). University students show insufficient knowledge about blood donation, with health science students displaying higher awareness levels. Despite their positive attitudes, blood donation rates remain low across all disciplines. It is imperative to enhance education and accessibility to foster a culture of blood donation among students.

Professional Blood Donors: Ethical Concerns and Complexities

Blood donation is a cornerstone of modern medicine, enabling lifesaving transfusions for a variety of conditions. However, the practice of professional blood donation, where individuals are compensated for their blood, raises a number of ethical concerns. This paper explores the complexities surrounding professional blood donation. One central debate centres on the concept of altruism versus compensation. Voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation is often lauded for its selfless nature. Conversely, paying donors raises concerns about exploitation, particularly of vulnerable populations who may be motivated by financial hardship rather than pure altruism. This can lead to questions about informed consent and potential pressure to donate despite health risks. The safety of the blood supply is paramount. Professional donors, by virtue of their frequent donations, may be more likely to engage in risky behaviours to be eligible, potentially increasing the risk of blood borne diseases entering the supply. Additionally, the long-term health effects of frequent blood donation require further investigation. The issue of fairness also arises. Certain blood types are more in demand, potentially creating a situation where some donors are financially rewarded more than others. This could exacerbate existing social inequalities and raise concerns about equity in access to compensation. This paper argues for a nuanced discussion on professional blood donation. While the altruistic model has limitations, the potential exploitation and safety risks associated with compensation require careful consideration. The paper concludes by calling for further research on the long-term health impacts of frequent donation and the development of ethical frameworks that balance safety, equity, and the need for a sufficient blood supply.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Blood Donation among Najran population Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Blood Donation among Najran population Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Knowledge, attitude and practice of voluntary blood donation among family donors in the National Blood Transfusion Center

Background: blood donation by human still the only source of blood and blood components. Generally, donors classified into voluntary blood donor, family (or replacement) blood donor and paid blood donors. The safest donors found among people who donate their blood is the voluntarily blood donation. The study of attitude, beliefs, and level of knowledge associated with blood donation may enhance the recruitment of donors to blood donation. Aim of the study: assessment of knowledge, attitude and, practice of voluntary blood donation among family donors in the National Center for Blood Transfusion (NCBT) to identify and recruit potential voluntary blood donors. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out at the National center for Blood Transfusion-Baghdad in the period between October 2022 and February 2023. A questionnaire form was prepared for the assessment. A Total of 100 family (replacement) blood donor were included in the study. Results: The median of age was 33 (mean 34 +SD 8.9) years with range of 20-53 years age. All donors were males. The largest group of the responders (41%) is of secondary level of education. Seventy (70%) donors know their blood group. Sixty-six (66%) donors know the most common blood group in the world. Fifty-nine (59%) donors do not know the volume of blood that collected during each donation; and only 30 (30%) donors know the volume of the donated blood. Sixty-four (64%) donors know the correct duration of donation process. Forty-seven (47%) donors think that the individual can donate blood 2 times in the year; 17 (17%) stated 3 and 21(21%) stated more than 3 donations. Forty five (45%) donors stated that viral diseases can transmitted by blood transfusion, 11(11%) donors believe that cancer transmitted by transfusion , 15(15%) donors stated that chronic disorder can be transmitted by transfusion, while 29(29%) don’t know the diseases that can be transmitted by blood transfusion. Attitude towards Blood Donation; 84(84%) donors stated that donation has no harmful effect on the donor, and 75(75%) donors think that blood donation is beneficial for heath. Fifty-six (56%) donors practice voluntarily donation previously while 44(44%) donors practice replacement donation only. Conclusions there is good attitude toward blood donation and good practice of voluntary non-remunerated donation among family blood donors , in contrary there is a defect in the information and knowledge regarding the volume of donated blood , frequency of donations and the disorders that can transmitted by blood transfusion.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of blood donation: A cross-sectional survey in Khulna city, Bangladesh

BackgroundThere is evidence that the worldwide need for safe blood is not being met, particularly in poor nations like Bangladesh, where there is a scarcity of voluntary blood donors. This research intends to evaluate the public's knowledge, attitude, and practice of voluntary blood donation and the socio-demographic factors associated with blood donation in Khulna city, Bangladesh. Materials and methods720 interviews were taken using a structural questionnaire with Khulna city residents implementing the convenience sampling technique. After pre-processing and removing missing values, 697 records were left for further analysis. To investigate the association of sociodemographic factors such as age, gender, education, occupation, marital status, permanent address, and smoking status with knowledge, attitude, and practice of blood donation, the binary logistic regression model was used. ResultsAccording to this research, 478 (68.58%), 654 (93.83%), and 451 (64.71%) respondents were knowledgeable, had a favorable attitude, and practiced VBD, respectively. The study level higher secondary (AOR = 2.2; CI: 1.16–4.18), honors or degree (AOR = 2.37; CI: 1.3–4.3), and masters or above (AOR = 3.27; CI: 1.69–6.35) were associated with the knowledge. The favorable attitude was connected with being male (AOR = 2.24; CI: 1.23–4.06), learning about VBD through online social media (AOR = 2.61; CI: 1.13–6.05), and having knowledge of VBD (AOR = 3.05; CI: 1.82–5.12). Age between 26 and 35 years (AOR = 2.83; CI: 1.43–5.57) and older than 45 years (AOR = 3.74; CI: 1.34–10.4), being a man (AOR = 3.6; CI: 2.25–5.78), being a smoker (AOR = 1.87; CI: 1.17–2.98), knowing about VBD (AOR = 2.31; CI: 1.55–3.42), and having a positive attitude (AOR = 3.78; CI: 2.11–6.77) were significant factors for practicing blood donation. ConclusionThis research demonstrates poor blood donation practices and limited knowledge of blood donation among Khulna city residents. The awareness of the residents should be prolonged for voluntary blood donation by the health bureau, the government, and non-governmental organizations.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of blood donation among undergraduate medical students in Syria.

Timely transfusion of blood products is crucial, particularly in critical medical situations. Inadequate blood donation rates pose a significant threat to public health, potentially compromising patient care. This study aims to investigate the attitudes and willingness of Syrian college students to engage in blood donation, assess the prevalence of voluntary blood donation, evaluate their understanding of the determinants and procedures involved in the donation process, and identify the key factors influencing their behavior. A cross-sectional study was conducted employing a self-administered questionnaire, distributed in both electronic and hard copy formats among college students. Data analysis was performed using the R Statistical Software. Results were presented in terms of odds ratios (OR), with statistical significance defined at a P value of .05 and a 95% confidence interval. A total of 673 medical students participated in this study, with an average age of 21.6 years. The majority (59.2%) reported a good economic status, and a high level of knowledge (99.7%). A substantial proportion (40.4%) agreed with the notion that blood donation constitutes a personal duty for every eligible individual. Multiple comparison tests revealed a statistically significant P value of .0009716, specifically concerning individuals with low economic status. Our study demonstrates a positive attitude among college students towards voluntary blood product donation. However, the majority have not engaged in voluntary activities unless mandated for specific certification purposes. Donation rates were relatively higher than the reported rates in other similar studies conducted in Middle Eastern countries.

Blood Donation Practices and Awareness of Blood Types Among Adults in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Community-Based Study.

Background Blood donation serves as a crucial component of healthcare systems worldwide, ensuring the availability of blood for life-saving therapies and medical procedures. To date, no studies have assessed the knowledge of blood donors regarding their own blood type, overall awareness of blood types, and blood donation practices within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) population. Aim The present study's primary objective is to assess knowledge regarding blood types and blood donation practices among adult blood donors in the UAE. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of existing initiatives and propose targeted strategies to recruit new donors and retain existing ones, with a specific emphasis on less common or critical blood types like O-negative. Methods This cross-sectional community-based study involved 259 participants selected through convenience sampling. Interviews were conducted at blood donation sites, and blood type data for each participant was collected from the blood bank following their donation. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS Statistics version 25 (IBM Corp. Released 2017. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 25.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.), andp-values of <0.05 were considered and reported as statistically significant. Results Blood type distribution showed a prevalence of O+ (41.7%), A+ (22.4%), and B+ (19.7%). Notably, the rarest blood types observed were O- (2.3%) and AB- (0.4%). First-time blood donors comprised 29.7%, while the rest had previously donated blood at least once. About 72.2% of participants identified their blood type correctly, but knowledge regarding the concept of blood compatibility was limited. Emirati nationality, higher education level, and a history of previous blood donations were significantly associated with blood type awareness. Perceived accessibility to blood donation was generally high. The most reported motivational drives for blood donation included awareness of blood donation significance, a sense of ethical duty, and religious beliefs. Conclusion Most participants correctly identified their blood type; awareness was associated with Emirati nationality, higher educational achievement, and a history of previous blood donation. The high perceived accessibility of blood donation, coupled with the observed prevalence of previous blood donations among participants, offers valuable feedback on thecurrent initiatives in the UAE for blood donation.Our study identifies target demographics and motivational triggers, offering valuable insights for optimizing blood donation initiatives in the UAE. These findings provide a strategic foundation for enhancing awareness and participation in this vital healthcare domain.

A Survey on the Preexisting Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Blood Donation among Medical Students at Entry Level: A Cross-sectional Study

ABSTRACT Background and Objective: In India, there is a huge gap between blood demand and supply of blood. Young people form blood donors for the future as they are full of idealism and enthusiasm. Targeting medical students at the entry level itself is beneficial as they can be included in the donor pool early. Hence, we planned this survey to understand knowledge, attitude, and practice of blood donation among them. Methods: Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. A briefing about the study was given to students, followed by 15 min to complete the questionnaire. A short awareness session was also conducted. A pre- and post-session willingness for blood donation was also taken. Results: The median age range was 19.36 ± 1.15 years with more males than females. There was a significant difference between knowledge among 1st and 2nd year students; however, attitude and practice showed no difference. Females showed significantly higher knowledge and better attitudes but significantly low practice than males. Significant reasons for blood donation among donors were to help others, even the unknown at the time of need and health benefits for blood donors. The most common reason for nondonation cited by nondonors was fear of weakness/anemia; however, it was not statistically significant. Willingness for donation improved from 83.4% to 93% after the awareness session. Conclusion: The participants had a good amount of knowledge and favorable attitude toward blood donation, but the practice of blood donation was less, especially among females. Improved willingness to donate blood following awareness sessions suggests that conducting regular educational and motivational activities will be helpful.

Blood Donation Practices and Awareness of Blood Types Among Adults in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Community-Based Study

Background Blood donation serves as a crucial component of healthcare systems worldwide, ensuring the availability of blood for life-saving therapies and medical procedures. To date, no studies have assessed the knowledge of blood donors regarding their own blood type, overall awareness of blood types, and blood donation practices within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) population. Aim The present study&amp;apos;s primary objective is to assess knowledge regarding blood types and blood donation practices among adult blood donors in the UAE. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of existing initiatives and propose targeted strategies to recruit new donors and retain existing ones, with a specific emphasis on less common or critical blood types like O-negative. Methods This cross-sectional community-based study involved 259 participants selected through convenience sampling. Interviews were conducted at blood donation sites, and blood type data for each participant was collected from the blood bank following their donation. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS Statistics version 25 (IBM Corp. Released 2017. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 25.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.), and p-values of

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Associated Factors of Voluntary Blood Donation in Selected Towns of Awi Zone, Injibara, Ethiopia.

Background: Blood donation is the process of collecting blood from donors who are at low risk for infection and are unlikely to jeopardize their health by blood donation. It is a lifesaving practice for people who have lost ample volumes of blood as a result of accidents, obstetric and gynecological bleeding, severe anemia, and cancer. Aim: This study is aimed at assessing knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors toward voluntary blood donation in Chagni, Dangila, Injibara, and Jawi towns. Subject and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study design and multistage sampling technique were employed. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 26. Both descriptive statistics and the multivariate logistic regression model were employed to determine the significance. The association between blood donation knowledge, attitude, practice, and sociodemographic variables was tested using multivariate logistic regression. Results: In Chagni, 110 (55.6%), Dangila, 162 (79.0%), Injibara, 139 (73.5%), and Jawi, 165 (64.5%), towns had adequate knowledge regarding voluntary blood donation. In Chagni, 141 (74.6%), Dangila, 170 (66.4%), Injibara, 168 (82.0%), and Jawi, 148 (74.7%), towns had an adequate attitude regarding voluntary blood donation. In Chagni, 28 (14.1%), Dangila (15.3%), Injibara (29.3%), and Jawi (12.3%), towns practiced voluntary blood donation. Respondents' sex, education level, and age were found to be significantly associated with knowledge, attitude, and practice of blood donation. Those who had a degree and above were more likely (AOR = 9.239, 5.789, 5.468, and 9.72 at 95% CI) to know about blood donation relative to those who could not read and write in Chagni, Dangila, Injibara, and Jawi, respectively. Conclusion: The majority of respondents had adequate knowledge and attitudes toward blood donation but had lower practices toward voluntary blood donation.

Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of blood donation among paramedical students of a medical college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Blood donation is an essential global need far outweighs the available supply, rendering it a scarce and valuable resource. Within India, blood transfusion services hold significant importance and constitute a crucial aspect of the national health-care framework. Voluntary Non-Remunerated Blood Donation (VNRBD) is deemed the safest among the various ways of donating blood. The student population of educational institutions across the country, particularly those who are young and physically fit, represents one of the most promising sources of blood donations. The aim of the study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and donation practices of medical college students and motivate them to embrace voluntary blood donation as a regular habit. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The Department of Allied Health Science at Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, conducted a questionnaire survey from March 2023 to October 2023. Two thousand and two hundred forty students were invited to participate, with 2331 ultimately willing to partake. The gathered data underwent analysis using the SPSS Statistics software, version 20, with a significance level fixed at a P = 5%. RESULTS: The study included 2331 participants, comprising 840 males (36%) and 1491 females (64%). The age range of the participants was between 17 and 25 years, with a mean age of 18.9 ± 1.3 years. Out of 2331 participants, the majority (66.7%) showed sufficient knowledge with 9 or more correct answers, while the rest (33.2%) showed below-average knowledge. CONCLUSION: The Tamil Nadu Health Professions Colleges possess the potential to make a noteworthy impact on the promotion of blood donation. According to a recent survey, students express a keen interest in donating blood if a camp is organized on the campus. By organizing awareness campaigns and conducting informative sessions, the colleges can inspire and motivate more students to donate blood, thereby playing a vital role in saving lives.

Attitude and practices of female blood donors toward blood donation at Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia

Objective: To evaluate the attitudes and behaviors of female blood donors at Al Baha University in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted in March 2022 among female blood donors at Al Baha University, Saudi Arabia. It included 147 female blood donors. The data were collected by interview questionnaire which was composed of demographic characteristics section and attitude and practice section. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 22. Results: The average age of female blood donors was 29.2±7.4 years, and 29.3% of them donated blood previously while 85.7% were willing to donate. About 36.1 perceived their health status as excellent and 74.1% believed that they were eligible for donation. We found that 66.0% of participants had neutral attitude, 28.6% had good attitude and 5.4% poor attitude toward blood donation. The practice of female students at Al Baha University was high since 83% of recruited participants donated blood. Moreover, the education, residence and source of information of blood donors were significantly associated with blood donors’ attitude, while practice of blood donation was significantly influenced by perceived healthy status of participants. There was a significant correlation between good attitude toward blood donation and practicing the donation among female blood donors at Al Baha University, Saudi Arabia. Conclusions: The female blood donors at Al Baha University had good or neutral attitude toward blood donation. Their attitude was significantly affected by education, residence and source of information, while the donation of blood was significantly influenced by perceived healthy status of participants. There was a significant correlation between good attitude toward blood donation and practicing the donation.

The analysis of pre-donation deferral of whole blood donors in tertiary care hospital-based blood center

Background: Blood donation is an essential and most important part of the health care system across the world. It becomes necessary to know the root cause of individuals who are willing to donate the blood but deferred on some grounds. Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study is analysis of such deferrals so as to promote voluntary blood donation practice in our health-care system. The objectives of this study are to promote voluntary blood donation, provide safe blood and blood components/products to the recipients, ensure the safety and well-being of blood donors and make strategies to retain already motivated but deferred donors. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was done during the period January 2021–December 2021 at blood center of S.B.K.S. MI &amp; RC, Dhiraj Hospital, Vadodara. All individuals willing for whole blood donation were subjected to detailed history taking and general physical examination and were either accepted or denied for blood donation using the standard blood donor guidelines. Pre-donation deferred individuals and their data were then thoroughly analyzed. Results: A total of 2168 individuals reported at blood center for whole blood donation out of which 311 donors (14.34%) were deferred. Of all deferred donors, male-to-female ratio of deferral found out to be 4.02:1. Two hundred and forty-nine deferrals (80.06%) were males while 62 deferrals (19.94%) were females. Two hundred and seventy-two deferrals (12.54%) were deferred temporarily while 39 deferrals (1.79%) were permanent. Youngest deferred donor was aged 18 years while the eldest was 59 years. Low hemoglobin cases were 134 making it 43.09% of all reasons of deferring a pre-donation whole blood donor. Conclusion: Low hemoglobin (&lt;12.5 gm%) was the leading cause of deferrals accounting for 43.09%. The majority of the deferrals were temporary where the cause can be treated or eliminated. Such donors need to be remotivated and bring them back to the donor pool so that maximum blood donation which indeed is a lifesaving measure can be promoted. Furthermore, the analysis done by doing such study can help to promote the blood donation on a large scale and not only saving many lives but also create awareness among the society.

Blood Donor’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Blood Donation among Voluntary Blood Donors at Nepal Red Cross Society Central Blood Transfusion Service Centre

Introduction: Blood donation is the major source of blood as well as components of blood worldwide. Even though there are lots of promising components to substitute blood, a true component for blood and blood components is not available. Donated blood is an essential component in the management of many diseases. It is the core lifesaving component for an individual with loss of large volumes of blood from accidents, hemorrhages, or surgery.&#x0D; Aims: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of blood donors who visit blood bank.&#x0D; Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among 227 voluntary donors during six different Blood Donation Campaigns from March to October 2023.&#x0D; Results: A total of 227 blood donors participated in this research, with ages ranging from 19 to 60 years, and an average age of 34.7 years with a standard deviation of 8.77. Among all donors, the majority were male (71.4%), with females representing 28.6%. 1.3% of the donors were illiterate, while 26 % were literate. Additionally, 33% hold a secondary-level degree, 31.3 percent have a bachelor's degree, and 8.4 percent possess a master's degree or higher. The majority (46.7%) of the voluntary blood donors were from the service sector, 11% were students, 5.3% in business, 3.5%. were engaged in agriculture and 1.8% working in foreign employment. The remaining 31.7% were involved in various other occupations.&#x0D; Conclusion: Almost 1/10th, 5% had adequate knowledge and 72% showed positive attitude related to blood donation in our study the level of blood donation practice was in majority of donor about 89%.