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An Analysis of Blood Donor Rejection ProfilesRetrospective Study from a Rural Hospital Blood Center

Vinay Changdeorao Nalpe, Nitin Gautam Kamble, Vaibhav Vilasrao Deshmukh, Purva Onkar Bhalerao, Dnyaneshwar Shivajirao Jadhav, Sheela Laxmanrao Gaikwad, Arvind Namdeorao Bagate and Aditya S. Keswani
Page: 6-9 | Received 29 Jan 2024, Published online: 09 Mar 2024

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Abstract

Blood Donation Services (BDS) are critical to healthcare systems worldwide, aiming to ensure an adequate supply of blood and its products. The demand for blood often surpasses the supply, with significant shortages reported globally, including in countries like India where annual blood collections fall short of needs. Ensuring the safety of both donors and recipients during the blood donation process is paramount, necessitating strict donor selection protocols and safety measures. This study investigates the reasons for blood donor deferral, analyzing data from voluntary blood donation camps and a blood bank at Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Government Medical College Blood Center over a one‐year period. It aims to identify factors contributing to donor deferral to improve donation rates and overcome obstacles hindering blood donation efforts. The study retrospectively analyzed donor records from January to December 2023, excluding individuals under 18 or over 60 and pregnant women. Donor eligibility was determined based on physical examinations, hemoglobin levels and blood pressure, following guidelines from the Transfusion Medicine Technical Manual by the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (2023). Out of 6745 registrants, 425 were deferred (6.3% of males and 6.4% of females), with the majority in the 41‐50 age group. Temporary deferrals were most common, primarily due to low hemoglobin levels and alcohol consumption history. The study highlights the demographic distribution of donors and deferred individuals, shedding light on the reasons behind deferral. Understanding and managing blood donor deferrals is crucial for expanding the donor pool and ensuring a steady blood supply. Encouraging regular health screening and addressing deferral reasons can significantly contribute to improving donation rates and supporting healthcare needs.

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Vinay Changdeorao Nalpe, Nitin Gautam Kamble, Vaibhav Vilasrao Deshmukh, Purva Onkar Bhalerao, Dnyaneshwar Shivajirao Jadhav, Sheela Laxmanrao Gaikwad, Arvind Namdeorao Bagate and Aditya S. Keswani. An Analysis of Blood Donor Rejection ProfilesRetrospective Study from a Rural Hospital Blood Center.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjp.2023.3.6.9
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