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Assessment of blood supply and usage pre- and during COVID-19 pandemic: A lesson from non-voluntary donation.
Ogar, C O; Okoroiwu, H U; Obeagu, E I; Etura, J E; Abunimye, D A.
  • Ogar CO; Hematology Unit, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
  • Okoroiwu HU; Hematology Unit, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar, Nigeria. Electronic address: okoroiwuhenshaw@gmail.com.
  • Obeagu EI; Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Imo State University, Nigeria.
  • Etura JE; Hematology Unit, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
  • Abunimye DA; Hematology Unit, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Transfus Clin Biol ; 28(1): 68-72, 2021 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1065636
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Ensuring steady stream of safe blood is the ultimate goal of blood transfusion practice. The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every part of life and economy. Consequently, this study sets off to assess the effect of the pandemic on blood supply and blood transfusion in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.

METHODS:

Data from the Donor Clinic and Blood Group Serology Unit of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital were retrospectively extracted to evaluate supply and use of blood before and during COVID-19 pandemic.

RESULT:

A total of 1638 donors were recorded within the study period. Age range 15-29 and 30-44 years constituted majority of the subjects (58.9% and 33.4%, respectively). The donor pool were male-dominated. Commercial donors (61.7%) and family replacement donors (30.6%) constituted majority of the donor pool. Most of the donor pool were students (37.1%), public servants (22.8%) and artisans (18.6%). A concomitant decrease of 26.1% and 18.9% were recorded in blood donation and request during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CONCLUSION:

Blood supply was not significantly affected in our study center as both requests and donations decreased. Consideration for improving family replacement donation was advised.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Blood Donors / Blood Transfusion / Pandemics / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Transfus Clin Biol Journal subject: Hematology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.tracli.2020.10.004

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Blood Donors / Blood Transfusion / Pandemics / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Transfus Clin Biol Journal subject: Hematology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.tracli.2020.10.004