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Exploration of COVID-19 related fears deterring from blood donation in India

Suchet Sachdev1, Kamal Kishore2, Lakhvinder Singh1

  • 1Department of Transfusion Medicine Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research Chandigarh India.

ISBT Science Series
|June 21, 2021
PubMed

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Fears about hospital safety and transmitting infections hindered blood donation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building confidence through clear communication on safety measures is crucial to encourage blood donors.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Communication

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic severely strained global healthcare systems.
  • Maintaining consistent blood donation rates presented significant challenges.
  • Understanding barriers to blood donation is vital for developing effective strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify fears hindering blood donation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To inform strategies for sustaining blood donation services.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted using Google Forms.
  • Data was collected via WhatsApp and email after ethical approval.
  • The questionnaire underwent Delphi validation and pilot testing.

Main Results:

  • 749 participants who had not donated since the pandemic were analyzed.
  • 55% of participants cited fears that hindered blood donation.
  • Key fears included lack of confidence in hospital safety measures and fear of transmitting infection to family.

Conclusions:

  • Confidence-building measures are essential to sustain blood donation.
  • Effective communication strategies are needed to address donor fears.
  • Information should highlight safety protocols at blood centers and the low risk of transmission through blood donation.
Abstract

Keywords:
blood centresblood transfusion servicesfearslockdownpandemic

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