Donor Deferral Due to Anemia in Blood Donors
Author Information
Author(s): Bahadur Shalini, Pujani Meenu, Jain Manjula
Primary Institution: Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence and spectrum of anemia among prospective blood donors?
Conclusion
The study found that 15.5% of blood donors were deferred due to anemia, with a significantly higher prevalence in female donors compared to male donors.
Supporting Evidence
- 15.5% of donors were deferred due to anemia.
- The prevalence of anemia in prospective blood donors was 1.8%.
- 34.2% of female donors were anemic compared to 1.2% of male donors.
- Normocytic normochromic anemia was the most common type of anemia found.
Takeaway
Many people who want to donate blood can't because they have anemia, especially women. This study helps us understand how common anemia is among blood donors.
Methodology
This was a retrospective, single center-based study assessing donor deferral due to anemia through hemoglobin testing.
Potential Biases
The majority of donors were from a low socioeconomic background, which may introduce bias in the results.
Limitations
The study was conducted at a single center, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Of the 6817 donors, 6700 were male (98.3%) and 117 were female (1.7%).
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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