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Strengthening blood donation practices in low- and middle-income nations

Year 2024, Volume: 49 Issue: 4, 1122 - 1125, 30.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.17826/cumj.1395750

Abstract

On a global scale, there is a pressing and continuous need for a diverse range of blood and its products to effectively respond to health challenges. As per the global mandate, the provision of safe and adequate blood has been acknowledged as an integral part of every nation’s healthcare policy. Nevertheless, as evident by the global scenario, we are falling short in the majority of healthcare facilities across low- and middle-income nations. Considering the present scenario, there is an immense need to plan and implement specific measures that can improve blood donation practices. The organization of blood donation drives in low- and middle-income nations might encounter a wide range of challenges relevant to all the involved stakeholders. In conclusion, blood donation has universal importance as it can save the lives of people who are in need. This calls for the indispensable need to identify the existing challenges and address them through a multifaceted approach, which essentially includes the involvement of external agencies and active community engagement for sustainable improvements.

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References

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  • World Health Organization. Blood Safety And Availability: Key Facts; 2023. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2023
  • Hwang WY. Blood donation and beyond. Ann Acad Med Singap. 2011;40:260-1.
  • Delaney M. Blood donation for all: inclusivity is important to the blood supply. Blood Transfus. 2021;19:1-2.
  • Dorle A, Gajbe U, Singh BR, Noman O, Dawande P. A review of amelioration of awareness about blood donation through various effective and practical strategies. Cureus. 2023;15:e46892.
  • Abolfotouh MA, Al-Assiri MH, Al-Omani M, Al Johar A, Al Hakbani A, Alaskar AS. Public awareness of blood donation in central Saudi Arabia. Int J Gen Med. 2014;7:401-10.
  • Klinkenberg EF, Fransen MP, de Kort WLAM, Huis In 't Veld EMJ, van Weert JCM. Unknown, so also unvalued? Blood donation awareness and attitudes of potential donors of Dutch and African descent. Vox Sang. 2021;116:513-23.
  • Li L, Valero M, Keyser R, Ukuku AM, Zheng D. Mobile applications for encouraging blood donation: a systematic review and case study. Digit Health. 2023;9:20552076231203603.
  • Yuan S, Chang S, Uyeno K, Almquist G, Wang S. Blood donation mobile applications: are donors ready? Transfusion. 2016;56:614-21.
  • Kant S, Malhotra S, Ahamed F, Archana S, Pandav CS. Partnerships for organizing blood donation camp: an experience from rural north India. J Family Med Prim Care. 2016;5:600-4.
  • Ouhbi S, Fernández-Alemán JL, Toval A, Idri A, Pozo JR. Free blood donation mobile applications. J Med Syst. 2015;39:52.
  • Chell K, Davison TE, Masser B, Jensen K. A systematic review of incentives in blood donation. Transfusion. 2018;58:242-54.
  • Knight S, Tartakovski O, Harris A. Blood donation: key challenges Br J Nurs. 2019;28:1420-1.
  • The Lancet Haematology. Removing unfair barriers to blood donation. Lancet Haematol. 2021;8:e863.
  • Olawumi HO, Fasola FA, Otu TI, Ugwu NI, Durotoye IA, Omokanye KO et al. Blood donation among women in Nigeria: motivators, barriers and appealing incentives. Vox Sang. 2023;118:447-54.
  • Fox KR, Himawan LK, France CR. The blood donation ambivalence survey: measuring conflicting attitudes about giving blood. Transfus Med. 2018;28:193-9.
  • Siekierska B, Tomaszek L, Kurleto P, Turkanik E, Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska W. Blood donation practice and its associated factors among Polish population: secondary data analysis. Front Public Health. 2023;11:1251828.

Düşük ve orta gelirli ülkelerde kan bağışı uygulamalarının güçlendirilmesi

Year 2024, Volume: 49 Issue: 4, 1122 - 1125, 30.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.17826/cumj.1395750

Abstract

Küresel ölçekte, sağlık sorunlarına etkili bir şekilde yanıt vermek için çeşitli kan ve ürünlerine acil ve sürekli bir ihtiyaç vardır. Küresel zorunluluk gereği, güvenli ve yeterli kan sağlanması her ülkenin sağlık politikasının ayrılmaz bir parçası olarak kabul edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte, küresel senaryodan da anlaşılacağı üzere, düşük ve orta gelirli ülkelerdeki sağlık tesislerinin çoğunda bu konuda yetersiz kalıyoruz. Mevcut senaryo göz önünde bulundurulduğunda, kan bağışı uygulamalarını iyileştirebilecek özel önlemlerin planlanmasına ve uygulanmasına büyük ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Düşük ve orta gelirli ülkelerde kan bağışı kampanyalarının düzenlenmesi, ilgili tüm paydaşları ilgilendiren çok çeşitli zorluklarla karşılaşabilir. Sonuç olarak, kan bağışı, ihtiyacı olan insanların hayatlarını kurtarabildiği için evrensel bir öneme sahiptir. Bu durum, mevcut zorlukların tespit edilmesi ve sürdürülebilir iyileştirmeler için esasen dış kurumların katılımını ve aktif toplum katılımını içeren çok yönlü bir yaklaşımla ele alınmasını zorunlu kılmaktadır.

References

  • Roberts DJ. Blood donation in the 21st century: time to celebrate? Transfus Med. 2015;25:205-7.
  • World Health Organization. Blood Safety And Availability: Key Facts; 2023. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2023
  • Hwang WY. Blood donation and beyond. Ann Acad Med Singap. 2011;40:260-1.
  • Delaney M. Blood donation for all: inclusivity is important to the blood supply. Blood Transfus. 2021;19:1-2.
  • Dorle A, Gajbe U, Singh BR, Noman O, Dawande P. A review of amelioration of awareness about blood donation through various effective and practical strategies. Cureus. 2023;15:e46892.
  • Abolfotouh MA, Al-Assiri MH, Al-Omani M, Al Johar A, Al Hakbani A, Alaskar AS. Public awareness of blood donation in central Saudi Arabia. Int J Gen Med. 2014;7:401-10.
  • Klinkenberg EF, Fransen MP, de Kort WLAM, Huis In 't Veld EMJ, van Weert JCM. Unknown, so also unvalued? Blood donation awareness and attitudes of potential donors of Dutch and African descent. Vox Sang. 2021;116:513-23.
  • Li L, Valero M, Keyser R, Ukuku AM, Zheng D. Mobile applications for encouraging blood donation: a systematic review and case study. Digit Health. 2023;9:20552076231203603.
  • Yuan S, Chang S, Uyeno K, Almquist G, Wang S. Blood donation mobile applications: are donors ready? Transfusion. 2016;56:614-21.
  • Kant S, Malhotra S, Ahamed F, Archana S, Pandav CS. Partnerships for organizing blood donation camp: an experience from rural north India. J Family Med Prim Care. 2016;5:600-4.
  • Ouhbi S, Fernández-Alemán JL, Toval A, Idri A, Pozo JR. Free blood donation mobile applications. J Med Syst. 2015;39:52.
  • Chell K, Davison TE, Masser B, Jensen K. A systematic review of incentives in blood donation. Transfusion. 2018;58:242-54.
  • Knight S, Tartakovski O, Harris A. Blood donation: key challenges Br J Nurs. 2019;28:1420-1.
  • The Lancet Haematology. Removing unfair barriers to blood donation. Lancet Haematol. 2021;8:e863.
  • Olawumi HO, Fasola FA, Otu TI, Ugwu NI, Durotoye IA, Omokanye KO et al. Blood donation among women in Nigeria: motivators, barriers and appealing incentives. Vox Sang. 2023;118:447-54.
  • Fox KR, Himawan LK, France CR. The blood donation ambivalence survey: measuring conflicting attitudes about giving blood. Transfus Med. 2018;28:193-9.
  • Siekierska B, Tomaszek L, Kurleto P, Turkanik E, Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska W. Blood donation practice and its associated factors among Polish population: secondary data analysis. Front Public Health. 2023;11:1251828.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Infectious Diseases
Journal Section Letter to the Editor
Authors

Saurabh Shrivastava 0000-0001-6102-7475

Prateek Shrivastava 0000-0001-5290-6312

Abhishek Joshi 0000-0002-1892-5242

Publication Date December 30, 2024
Submission Date November 24, 2023
Acceptance Date February 24, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 49 Issue: 4

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MLA Shrivastava, Saurabh et al. “Strengthening Blood Donation Practices in Low- and Middle-Income Nations”. Cukurova Medical Journal, vol. 49, no. 4, 2024, pp. 1122-5, doi:10.17826/cumj.1395750.