Reinduction of the Temporarily Deferred Donors for Laying the Foundation of Safe and Sustainable Blood Supplies: A Review in the Indian Context

Arcot, Priyadarsini Jayachandran; Kumar, Karan; Sachdev, Suchet; Sharma, Ratti Ram; Coshic, Poonam

doi:10.1007/s12288-021-01516-8

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“…Deferrals, irrespective of their cause, signify a loss of time and effort for both potential donors and blood bank staff [ 19 ]. A deferred donor is likely to experience feelings of disappointment, perceiving their time as wasted, and may develop the impression that the donation process is challenging [ 20 ]. Research conducted across various countries indicates that temporary deferral significantly reduces the likelihood of a donor's return, prolongs the interval before their subsequent donation, and decreases overall future donations compared to donors who have never been deferred.…”

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The Blood Donor Deferral Rate and the Reasons for Deferral at a Tertiary Care Teaching Institute in Northeastern Malaysia

Zahidin,

Saidin,

Ibrahim

et al. 2024

Cureus

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A deferral takes place when donors fail to meet the eligibility criteria for donating blood during their visit to a blood collection site. Deferral periods, which can be either permanent or temporary, are implemented to protect the well-being of both the donor and the recipient. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of deferrals and the various factors contributing to them. A retrospective analysis was conducted at the Transfusion Medicine Unit of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), utilizing data obtained from blood donors during the period from January 2022 to June 2023. The research included a cohort of 18,751 donors who visited our transfusion unit for blood donation. Data, including gender, age, and reasons for deferral, were collected by reviewing the records of donors who were deferred. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the data of deferral blood donors. Out of 18,751 blood donors, 3,533 (18.84%) were deferred, consisting of 1,267 males (35.86%) and 2,266 females (64.14%). The age group of 18-25 years accounted for the highest number, comprising 1,875 donors (53.07%). Among the deferred cases, 53.33% were first-time donors, followed by 25.28% regular donors and 21.40% lapsed donors. The deferral of blood donors resulted from various reasons. The most common cause of overall deferral among blood donors was low hemoglobin (38.33%), followed by upper respiratory tract infections (8.38%), chronic medical illness (7.08%), and high blood pressure (7.02%). Temporary deferrals were more prevalent than permanent deferrals, accounting for 91.57% of cases compared to 8.43% for permanent deferrals. Voluntary non-remunerative blood donors constitute the backbone for a safe and reliable blood supply in transfusion services. Utilizing a comprehensive database will enable effective counseling of temporarily deferred donors, providing insights into the reasons for their deferral, the expected duration, and the appropriate treatments. This information is crucial for motivating these donors to recruit again in the donor pool. Public education initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the causes of deferral and promoting regular health check-ups can play a pivotal role in minimizing these deferrals.

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