DOI: 10.4103/sujhs.sujhs_72_24 ISSN: 2773-1987

Analysis of blood donor deferral pattern in a tertiary care hospital in Northern India

Priyanka Chaurasiya, Mayurika Subodh Kumar Tyagi, Swati Singh, Sachin Kumar

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

The blood donor deferral patterns refer to the various reasons or criteria that may result in a person being temporarily or permanently deferred from donating blood. These deferral patterns are put in place to ensure the safety of both the donor and the recipient of the blood.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to study aims to analyze the various causes responsible for blood donor deferral and their rates in a tertiary care hospital in northern India.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective analysis of the blood donor deferral data of a tertiary care hospital attached to a medical college during the period of January 2019 to June 2023 (4 year and 6 months) was conducted. Data were extracted from the donor register and analyzed.

Results:

A total of 5051 donors presented to our blood bank during this period out of which 306 (6.05%) were deferred. The percentage of total registration deferrals was higher in males (62.7%) than in females (37.3%). Donor deferral due to temporary reasons, i.e., (84.31%) was much higher than for permanent reasons, i.e., (15.7%) according to the data obtained. Anemia (34.1%) is the most common cause of temporary reasons in both males and females while in permanent deferrals, the most common reason for female deferral was chronic hypertension (14.6%) and in males, the most common reason for deferral was diabetes on insulin (12.5%).

Conclusion:

The pattern of donor deferral helps to identify specific risk factors or behaviors that may pose a threat to the safety of donated blood. By understanding these patterns, blood banks can focus on targeted interventions to minimize potential risks and ensure the safety of the blood supply.

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