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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Blood Transfusion Services: A Perspective from Health Professionals and Donors

Elhadi Miskeen1, Amar Ibrahim Omer Yahia2, Tarig Babikir Eljack2

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha, 61922, Saudi Arabia.

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
|November 10, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic impacted blood transfusion services, with mobile blood drives suggested as a solution. Age and marital status influenced donation during this period.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Transfusion Medicine

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns about blood supply sufficiency.
  • Ensuring an adequate and safe blood supply is critical for healthcare systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on blood transfusion services in Saudi Arabia.
  • To identify solutions for mitigating pandemic-related challenges in blood donation and transfusion.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study conducted from May 2020 to May 2021.
  • Involved 424 blood donors and 372 healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia.
  • Utilized population dynamics and statistical analysis.

Main Results:

  • Mobile blood drives at various locations were proposed as a solution to blood shortages.
  • Significant associations found between blood donation during the pandemic, age (p=0.019), and marital status (p=0.001).

Conclusions:

  • The study identified key challenges in blood transfusion systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Findings can inform improvements in blood transfusion and donation practices.
  • Healthcare professionals can leverage public management systems to reduce pandemic's adverse effects.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19blood donationblood transfusionhealth-care professionals

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