scholarly journals Seroprevalence of SARS-Coronavirus 2 among asymptomatic healthy blood donors from healthcare and non-healthcare settings: Implications for safety of blood donors and blood collection staff during blood donation

2021 ◽  
pp. 103118
Author(s):  
Hem Chandra Pandey ◽  
Yashaswi Dhiman ◽  
Chippy CS ◽  
Poonam Coshic ◽  
Pankaj Jain
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Sars Coronavirus ◽  
Healthcare Settings

scholarly journals Motivating Factors and Potential Deterrents to Blood Donation in High School Aged Blood Donors

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Finck ◽  
Alyssa Ziman ◽  
Matthew Hoffman ◽  
Michelle Phan-Tang ◽  
Shan Yuan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Donor Pool ◽  
Adequate Supply ◽  
Design And Methods ◽  
Active Donor

Background. To ensure an adequate supply of blood, collection centers must design campaigns that successfully recruit and maintain an active donor pool. Understanding factors that motivate and deter individuals from donating may help centers develop targeted recruitment campaigns. These factors among high school aged blood donors have not yet been fully investigated. Study Design and Methods. A voluntary, anonymous survey was administered to student donors at high school mobile blood drives. The survey instrument asked the students to rate several potential motivating factors in their importance in the decision to donate blood and several potential deterring factors in their future decision whether or not to donate blood again. The survey also asked the students to rate the desirability of several potential incentives. Results. Motivating factors that reflected prosocial, empathetic, and altruistic thoughts and beliefs were rated highly by students. Pain from phlebotomy was most commonly chosen as potential deterrent. Movie tickets and cookies/snacks at the drive were rated as the most attractive incentives. Conclusion. High school aged blood donors are similar to other donor groups in their expressed motives for donating blood. This group may be unique in the factors that deter them from donating and in their preferences for different incentives.

scholarly journals Blood Donation Fear, Perceived Rewards, Self-Efficacy, and Intention to Return Among Whole Blood Donors in China: A Social Cognitive Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhong Li ◽  
Shuge Lei ◽  
Xiaoming Li ◽  
Yilun Zhao ◽  
Yudong Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Whole Blood ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Extrinsic Rewards ◽  
Cognitive Perspective ◽  
Intrinsic Rewards ◽  
Intention To Return

With the increasing demand from aging population and seasonal blood shortage, recruiting and retaining blood donors has become an urgent issue for the blood collection centers in China. This study aims to understand intention to donate again from a social cognitive perspective among whole blood donors in China through investigating the association between the blood donation fear, perceived rewards, self-efficacy, and intention to return. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in six cities, which are geographically and socioeconomically distinct areas in Jiangsu, China. Respondents completed a self-administrated questionnaire interviewed by two well-trained medical students. A total of 191 blood donors were included in the current study. Descriptive analysis, correlation analysis, and a generalized linear regression model were used to explore the association between demographic characteristics, psychological factors, and intention to donate again. After controlling other covariates, donors with higher fear scores reported lower intention to return (p = 0.008). Association between self-efficacy and intention to return was statistically significant (p < 0.001), whereas the association between intrinsic rewards (p = 0.387), extrinsic rewards (p = 0.939), and intention to return were statistically insignificant. This study found that either intrinsic rewards or extrinsic rewards are not significantly associated with intention to donate again among whole blood donors in China, and fear is negatively associated with intention to donate again. Therefore, purposive strategies could be enacted beyond appeals to rewards and focus on the management of donors’ fear.

scholarly journals Dynamic Stochastic Optimization of Emergent Blood Collection and Distribution from Supply Chain Perspective

Complexity ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Xiangyu Jin ◽  
Huajun Tang ◽  
Yuxin Huang
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Blood Supply ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Blood Supply Chain ◽  
Conduct Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Dynamic Stochastic

In response to emergencies, it is critical to investigate how to deliver emergency supplies efficiently and securely to disaster-affected areas and people. There is no doubt that blood is deemed one of the vital relief supplies, and ensuring smooth blood delivery may substantially alleviate subsequent impacts caused by the disaster. Taking red blood cell products as the research object, this work proposes a four-echelon blood supply chain model. Specifically, it includes blood donors, blood donation houses, blood centres, and hospitals. Furthermore, numerical analysis is provided to test the feasibility of blood collection and distribution schemes and conduct sensitivity analysis to test the impacts of the relevant parameters (e.g., apheresis donation proportion of red blood cells (RBCs), distance between blood donors and blood facilities, and times of blood donation) on the scheme. This research provides some scientific and reasonable support for decision makers and managerial implications for emergency departments and contributes to the study of emergent blood supply chain.

Use of Shock Index to Identify Mild Hemorrhage: An Observational Study in Military Blood Donors

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (03) ◽  
pp. 303-307
Author(s):  
Pierre Pasquier ◽  
Sandrine Duron ◽  
Thomas Pouget ◽  
Anne-Charlotte Carbonnel ◽  
Mathieu Boutonnet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Shock Index ◽  
Military Population ◽  
Before And After

AbstractIntroduction:Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death in combat, although early recognition of hemorrhage is still challenging on the battlefield.Hypothesis/Problem:The objective of this study was to describe the shock index (SI) in a healthy military population, and to measure its variation during a controlled blood loss, simulated by blood donation.Methods:A prospective observational study that enrolled military subjects, volunteers for blood donation, was conducted. Demographic and clinical information, concerning both the patient and the blood collection, were recorded. Baseline vital signs were measured, before and after donation, in a 45° supine position. Statistical analysis was performed after calculation of SI.Results:A total of 483 participants were included in the study. The mean blood donation volume was 473mL (SD = 44mL). The median pre- and post-blood donation SI were significantly different: 0.54 (IQR = 0.48-0.63) and 0.57 (IQR = 0.49-0.66), respectively (P = .002). Changes in pre-/post-donation blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) also reached statistical difference but represented a clinically poor relevance. The multivariate analysis showed no significant associations between SI variations and age, sex, body mass index (BMI), sport activities, blood donation volume, and enteral volume replacement (EVR).Conclusion:In this model of mild hemorrhage, SI exhibited significant variations but failed to reach clinical relevance. Further studies are needed to prove the benefit of SI calculation as a possible parameter for early recognition of hemorrhage in combat casualties at the point of injury.Pasquier P, Duron S, Pouget T, Carbonnel AC, Boutonnet M, Malgras B, Barbier O, de Saint Maurice G, Sailliol A, Ausset S, Martinaud C. Use of shock index to identify mild hemorrhage: an observational study in military blood donors. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2019;34(3):303–307.

scholarly journals Android-Based Geolocation Technology on a Blood Donation System (BDS) Using the Dijkstra Algorithm

2021 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Syaiful Ahdan ◽  
Setiawansyah Setiawansyah
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Blood Donor ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Dijkstra Algorithm ◽  
System Testing ◽  
Test Characteristics

Blood transfusion is an activity that is often carried out in order to save human life. The availability of appropriate bloodstock is crucial for use during special medical conditions. Therefore, the blood collection center must ensure availability; therefore, it needs to recruit active blood donors, difficult patients to find blood stocks, which will be discussed in this study. The contribution of this research is to design an information system that can find blood donors in the Bandar Lampung area with geolocation technology and use the Dijkstra algorithm to determine the closest route, with a system developed on the Android platform. The system can recommend donors to patients who need blood according to the patient's qualifications. Results obtained are an android-based mobile application that can search for geolocation-based blood donors using the Dijkstra algorithm, which can map the location of the nearest blood donor based on the patient's location. Based on data obtained from the results of system testing on functionality and usability, the system can map the location of blood donors and provide blood donor recommendations for patients in need. System testing is carried out using the ISO 9126 standard using the usability aspect, which consists of four test characteristics: the understanding aspect, the learning aspect, the ability aspect, and the operability aspect, and the attractiveness aspect.

BLOOD DONORS AND BLOOD COLLECTION: Delayed adverse reactions to blood donation

Transfusion ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 556-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hany Kamel ◽  
Peter Tomasulo ◽  
Marjorie Bravo ◽  
Thomas Wiltbank ◽  
Robin Cusick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donors ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Blood Collection

scholarly journals The development of Legal Framework on blood donation and blood safety of China in 24 years

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dajun Gao ◽  
Heng Li ◽  
Kang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Nucleic Acid Amplification ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Tort Liability ◽  
Blood Safety ◽  
Testing Technology

Abstract BackgroundThis study analyzes the regulations and developments in blood donation from 1996 to 2019 in China, and demonstrate the government’s efforts in improving blood safety.ResultsSince the implementation of the Blood Donation Law in 1998, the number of blood donors in China increased by 275% from 1998 to 2018 (from 4 million to 15 million). The principle of no-fault liability was proposed and has been applied since 2010 to the tort liability related to blood transfusion malpractice. In 2015, mutual blood donation accounts for 4.2% of the national collection. However, in some provinces of China, the percentage of mutual blood donation increased from 9.3% to 35.6% in 2016. The NHC cancelled mutual blood donation in March 2018. Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAT) has become a routine test item for screening blood since 2015.ConclusionsThe Chinese government institutionalized the voluntary non-remunerated donation principle, enacted regulations for the management of blood transfusion, and adopted advanced blood testing technology to sustain blood supply and ensure blood safety. In spited of increased blood donation, blood shortage persists. Quality and safety of blood collection can be further improved through the cancellation of mutual blood donation and incentive measures for voluntary non-remunerated donation of blood, which needs facilitation by governmental legislation.

scholarly journals The development of Legal Framework on blood donation and blood safety of China in 24 years

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dajun Gao ◽  
Heng Li ◽  
Kang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Nucleic Acid Amplification ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Tort Liability ◽  
Blood Safety ◽  
Testing Technology

Abstract Background This study analyzes the regulation of and developments in blood donation in China from 1996 to 2019, and demonstrates the government’s efforts to improve blood safety.Results Since the implementation of the Blood Donation Law in 1998, the number of blood donors in China increased by 275% from 1998 to 2018 (from 4 million to 15 million). The principle of no-fault liability was proposed and has been applied since 2010 to the tort liability related to blood transfusion malpractice. In 2015, mutual blood donation accounted for 4.2% of the national collection. However, in some provinces of China, the percentage of mutual blood donation increased from 9.3% to 35.6% in 2016. The National Health Commission canceled mutual blood donation in March of 2018. Since 2015, nucleic acid amplification testing has become a routine test item for screening blood.Conclusions The Chinese government institutionalized the voluntary non-remunerated donation principle, enacted regulations for the management of blood transfusion, and adopted advanced blood testing technology to sustain blood supply and ensure blood safety. Despite increased blood donation, blood shortages persist. The quality and safety of blood collection can be further improved through the cancellation of mutual blood donation and incentive measures for voluntary non-remunerated donation of blood, which needs facilitation by governmental legislation.

scholarly journals Blood Donation Program in Malaysia: Government Initiatives towards Attracting Volunteer Blood Donors

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.15) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Nur Hairani Abd Rahman ◽  
Muhammad Asri Mohd Ali ◽  
Mohammed Farhan Md. Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Blood Supply ◽  
Blood Donor ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Volunteer Blood Donor ◽  
The Government

Millions of people need blood because of many reasons such as accidents, routine surgeries, treatment of serious diseases such as cancer and thalassemia. In many countries, the availability of blood product depends on a small number of volunteer donors, including Malaysia. Present trends in blood collection and capacity usage in Malaysia have raised concerns about the ability to meet potential needs. To ensure an adequate blood supply in health facilities is a challenging task for the government especially Ministry of Health Malaysia. It is important to develop a program with influential initiatives that can help to boost public interest and willingness to involve in blood donation program. This study aims to identify and examine the initiatives conducted by the government in order to attract the interest of public to become volunteer blood donor. This study identified that there were five main initiatives implemented by the government to attract public to donate blood, namely: (a) intensive advertising (via mainstream television and radio channels); (b) mobile blood transfusion service center; (c) incentives to blood donors; (d) establishments of donation suites, and; (e) collaboration with other government institution for blood donation campaign. Although current situation showed significant changes in terms of public awareness and willingness towards this program, but there are rooms for improvement for the government to consider in maintaining the balance between blood supply and demand in the country. Focusing on public to register, as frequent or repeated volunteer blood donor, is obviously one of the main available option that current situation need to strengthen. 

scholarly journals The development of a legal framework for blood donation and blood safety in China over 24 years

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dajun Gao ◽  
Heng Li ◽  
Kang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Nucleic Acid Amplification ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Tort Liability ◽  
Blood Safety ◽  
Testing Technology

Abstract Background This study analyzes the regulation of and developments in blood donation in China from 1996 to 2019, and demonstrates the government’s efforts to improve blood safety. Results Since the implementation of the Blood Donation Law in 1998, the number of blood donors in China increased by 275% from 1998 to 2018 (from 4 million to 15 million). The principle of no-fault liability was proposed and has been applied since 2010 to the tort liability related to blood transfusion malpractice. In 2015, mutual blood donation accounted for 4.2% of the national collection. However, in some provinces of China, the percentage of mutual blood donation increased from 9.3 to 35.6% in 2016. The National Health Commission canceled mutual blood donation in March of 2018. Since 2015, nucleic acid amplification testing has become a routine test item for screening blood. Conclusions The Chinese government institutionalized the voluntary non-remunerated donation principle, enacted regulations for the management of blood transfusion, and adopted advanced blood testing technology to sustain blood supply and ensure blood safety. Despite increased blood donation, blood shortages persist. The quality and safety of blood collection can be further improved through the cancellation of mutual blood donation and incentive measures for voluntary non-remunerated donation of blood, which needs facilitation by governmental legislation.

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