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Gagandeep Kaur1, Paramjit Kaur, Sabita Basu

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Post-test counseling for blood donors reactive for infectious markers like HIV and Hepatitis B/C is crucial. However, in India, only a small fraction of eligible donors attend counseling sessions, highlighting implementation challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Mandatory blood screening in India for HIV, Hepatitis B (HBsAg), and Hepatitis C (HCV) exists, but donors are often unaware of reactive results.
  • Disclosure of reactive test results and post-test counseling are vital components of donor care and public health.
  • This study initiated a post-test counseling program for blood donors in a resource-limited setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a post-test counseling program for blood donors with reactive results for transfusion-transmitted infections.
  • To assess the response rate and challenges associated with donor counseling in India.

Main Methods:

  • Donors testing reactive for HIV, HBsAg, or HCV via ELISA and rapid tests were notified and invited for counseling.
  • Confidentiality was maintained throughout the process.
  • Counseling included information on test confirmation, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of transmission.

Main Results:

  • Over a 14-month period (April 2011-June 2012), 172 out of 15,844 donors had reactive results.
  • Only 60 reactive donors (34.8%) responded and received counseling.
  • Counseling uptake rates varied: 49% for HBsAg, 45.5% for HCV, 50% for HIV, and 17% for syphilis.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing a donor counseling program in resource-poor settings presents significant challenges.
  • Low donor response rates indicate a need for improved strategies to encourage participation in post-test counseling.
  • Addressing these challenges is essential for effective donor care and public health in blood transfusion services.