Incentivised methods towards the retention of blood donors in Nigeria
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2023-09-08
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Transfusion Medicine , Wiley
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Background: There has been growing inadequacy of voluntary blood
donors in Nigeria, resulting in inadequate availability and supply of
safe blood and blood products in blood banks and hospitals.
Aim: To determine the factors that promote voluntary blood donor
retention among the Nigerian population.
Method: A cross-sectional study was performed using an electronically
transmitted survey. The respondents were individuals aged
18 years and above who have donated blood at least once in their
lifetime. Quantitative data such as gender, age range, number of previous
donations, and factors that motivate and discourage blood donation
were collated and analysed.
Result: The respondents were 53.8% male and 49.2% female, mostly
between 26 and 40 years old and from diverse ethnoreligious backgrounds
spread across Nigeria. The majority of respondents opined that
the need to help others was their greatest motivation to become firsttime
donors. When asked about the motivations for regular blood donation,
the majority of the respondents (47.5%) stated that regular calls and
reminders were the main motivation. Similarly, most respondents claimed
to have had a positive experience during previous donations, however,
they highlighted that time constraints and busy schedules were the two
main factors that prevented them from donating more frequently.
Discussion and Conclusion: Retaining voluntary blood donors in
Nigeria has been a herculean task for government-managed blood
transfusion agencies, hospitals and non-profits in the space. Our study
reveals that regular communication must be established with first-time
and recurrent voluntary blood donors to maintain their continued commitment
to saving lives. However, regular phone calls, text messages
and emails that have been found to be beneficial in retaining voluntary
blood donors require adequate coordination, designated personnel and
funds to execute. Hence, blood collection agencies and blood donation
charities must be supported with funds and other resources for effective
communication with new and existing blood donors.
Keywords: Blood, Donor, Voluntary, Database, Transfusion
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Muhammad Nurudeen, Ifeoluwa Oyelade, Bukola Bolarinwa, Ayobami Bakare, Ikechukwu Oleka (2024)