Socio-demographic characteristics of adults with self-reported ADHD symptoms in a Danish population of 12,415 blood donors

Blood serves as a vehicle for transmission of blood-borne pathogens and transfusion-associated malaria is a potentially serious complication. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Malaria parasites in blood donors. Total of 400 blood donors were selected from Transfusion Medicine Department of two teaching institutes, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and National Institute of Diseases of Chest and Hospital (NIDCH), Dhaka between the period of 1st January and 30th April 2003. The blood samples were examined under microscope by thick film in the laboratory of Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control & Research (IEDCR), Dhaka. The socio-demographic characteristics of the study subjects show that 304 (76%) blood donors were males and 96 (24%) of them were females. The malaria parasites were found in 3 (0.76%) donors out of 400 donors. From 400 donors, 52 (13%) donors had the history of residence/ travel in malaria zone and 348 (87%) had no such history. The 8 (15%) out of 52 who had the history of residence/ travel in malaria zone had previous history of malaria and had taken anti-malarial drug. It can be concluded from the present study that there is some risk of transmission of malaria parasites in blood transfusion among the voluntary and professional blood donors in Bangladesh. Key words: Malaria parasites; Blood donors; Thick film. DOI: 10.3329/jdmc.v17i2.6590J Dhaka Med Coll. 2008; 17(2) : 94-97

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Demographic characteristics and prevalence of serologic markers among blood donors who use confidential unit exclusion (CUE) in São Paulo, Brazil: implications for modification of CUE polices in Brazil

Transfusion ◽

10.1111/j.1537-2995.2010.02799.x ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 51 (1) ◽

pp. 191-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Cesar de Almeida-Neto ◽

Jing Liu ◽

David J. Wright ◽

Alfredo Mendrone-Junior ◽

Pedro L. Takecian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Donors ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

São Paulo ◽

Serologic Markers

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Psychographic and Demographic Characteristics of Blood Donors

Journal of Consumer Research ◽

10.1086/208841 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 62 ◽

Cited By ~ 42

Author(s):

John J. Burnett

Keyword(s):

Blood Donors ◽

Demographic Characteristics

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Demographic characteristics, unreported risk behaviors, and the prevalence and incidence of viral infections: a comparison of apheresis and whole-blood donors. The Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study

Transfusion ◽

10.1046/j.1537-2995.1998.38498257373.x ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 350-358 ◽

Cited By ~ 38

Author(s):

SA Glynn ◽

GB Schreiber ◽

MP Busch ◽

SH Kleinman ◽

AE Williams ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Behaviors ◽

Whole Blood ◽

Blood Donors ◽

Viral Infections ◽

Demographic Characteristics

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Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Blood Donor in a Tertiary Care Specialized Hospital

Bangladesh Journal of Medicine ◽

10.3329/bjm.v32i2.53798 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 113-119

Author(s):

Mohd Abul Quader

Keyword(s):

Blood Donors ◽

Blood Donation ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Income Group ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

P Value ◽

Age Group ◽

College Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Younger Age

Background: Blood donors are the backbone of a transfusion service. To ensure a safe and appropriate transfusion service, donor demography is to be optimized for proper strategic management. The purpose of this study was to assess the socio-demographic profile of blood donors to make targets for national interventions and to promote blood donation. Methods: This descriptive type cross sectional study was conducted in Transfusion Medicine department of Popular Medical College Hospital from 1st January 2015 to 30th June 2018. All the blood donors who came to donate blood in this department were included in this study. Their signed consent was obtained to include in this study with their socio-demographic determinants. Frequency, percentage and p value<0.05 were calculated for statistics. Results: Out of the 15702 blood donors, male donors were more with a ratio of 6.78:1. Though the younger age group (25-31 years) showed highest donor population (32.61%), but the younger age group (18-38 years) have maximum donation (86.21%). Unmarried donors were 59.07% among the donors and middle class income group also showed highest donors (59.09%). Student donors (30.55%) were more among the donors. Muslims donors (79.01%) were more than others religious donors. Regarding education level of donors, higher secondary and above level showed highest donation (90.97%) which was statistically significant (p<0.001). Among the donors 78.05% showed their future intension to donate. Conclusions: Works on differences in socio-demographic characteristics of blood donors in times of increasing demand appears to be fruitful to target national interventions and to promote blood donation. Bangladesh J Medicine July 2021; 32(2) : 113-119

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Causes of discontinuity of blood donation among donors in Shiraz, Iran: cross-sectional study

Sao Paulo Medical Journal ◽

10.1590/s1516-31802010000500006 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 128 (5) ◽

pp. 272-275 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Leila Kasraian

Keyword(s):

Blood Donors ◽

Blood Donation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Donor Motivations ◽

Donation Process ◽

Chi Square Test

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The adequacy of blood depends on blood donation rates and numbers of blood donors. To prepare adequate blood supplies, it is essential to investigate the barriers and factors that stop individuals from donating. This study aimed to identify the causes of lapsed donation at our center. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study of volunteer blood donors in Shiraz, Iran. METHODS: We selected 850 donors who had donated between January 1, 2005 and June 1, 2005, but had not donated again by June 2008. The participants were recruited by letter and telephone, and were interviewed using a specially designed questionnaire that contained items on demographic characteristics, donor motivations and reasons for not returning to donate. We used the chi-square test to identify associations between lapsed donor characteristics and reasons for declining to donate. RESULTS: The greatest motivation for donation was altruism. The most frequent reasons for lapsed donation were lack of time because of work and self-exclusion for medical reasons. Among first-time donors, the most frequent reasons were unsuitability for donation and lack of time. CONCLUSIONS: The reasons for not returning to donate are varied and may correlate with demographic characteristics. In this study, the main reason for not returning was lack of time. Changing donation hours so that donors can donate after work, providing mobile teams at workplaces, and shortening the duration of the donation process may help increase repeat donation rates.

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Motivational Differences between Whole Blood and Apheresis Donors in Quebec, Canada: A Questionnaire-Based Survey in a Voluntary Nonremunerated Context

Journal of Blood Transfusion ◽

10.1155/2015/568259 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Johanne Charbonneau ◽

Marie-Soleil Cloutier ◽

Élianne Carrier

Keyword(s):

Whole Blood ◽

Blood Donors ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Blood Collection ◽

Blood Products ◽

Chi Square ◽

Helping Others ◽

Telephone Reminders ◽

Design And Methods ◽

Ongoing Support

Background. Finding ways to recruit apheresis donors is crucial. The aim of this study was to provide a quantitative analysis of the motivations of regular plasma/platelets donors (PPDs) in comparison with those of regular whole blood donors (WBDs), in a voluntary and nonremunerated context. Study Design and Methods. Motives to donate blood and demographic characteristics were collected through questionnaires completed by 795 WBDs and 473 PPDs. Chi-square tests were completed to determine which motivations stand out across the two blood donor groups. Results. The motivator selected by the highest percentage was “my blood can save lives.” Comparison of WBDs and PPDs showed that 12 out of 23 items were statistically significantly different from one group to another. Conclusion. The belief that helping others is in their nature is more prevalent among PPDs. In this sense, their profile is unique. Four other motivators distinguish this group from the WBDs: “I think there is a strong need for blood products,” “it gives me a sense of pride,” “I like to have goals,” and “I receive telephone reminders.” These motivators point to the role the ongoing support provided by blood collection agencies (BCAs) plays with PPDs.

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