Analysis of blood donor pre-donation deferral in Dubai: characteristics and reasons

To ensure an adequate and safe blood supply, it is crucial to select suitable donors according to stringent eligibility criteria. Understanding the reasons for donor deferral can help in planning more efficient recruitment strategies and evaluating donor selection criteria. This study aims to define...

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Published in:Journal of blood medicine 2017-01, Vol.8, p.55-60
Main Authors: Al Shaer, Laila, Sharma, Ranjita, AbdulRahman, Mahera
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Blood & organ donations
Blood donation
Blood pressure
Blood safety
Blood transfusions
Committees
Donor deferral
Family medical history
Hemoglobin
Infectious diseases
Medical screening
Original Research
Population
Questionnaires
Safety and security measures
Selection criteria
Studies
Vital signs
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Summary:To ensure an adequate and safe blood supply, it is crucial to select suitable donors according to stringent eligibility criteria. Understanding the reasons for donor deferral can help in planning more efficient recruitment strategies and evaluating donor selection criteria. This study aims to define donor pre-donation deferral rates, causes of deferral, and characteristics of deferred donors in Dubai. This retrospective study was conducted on all donors who presented for allogeneic blood donation between January 1, 2010, until June 30, 2013, in Dubai Blood Donation Centre, accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks. The donation and deferral data were analyzed to determine the demographic characteristics of accepted and deferred donors, and frequency analyses were also conducted. Among 142,431 individuals presenting during the study period, 114,827 (80.6%) were accepted for donation, and 27,604 (19.4%) were deferred. The overall proportion of deferrals was higher among individuals less than 21 years old (35%,
ISSN:1179-2736
1179-2736
DOI:10.2147/JBM.S135191