Female Contribution in Blood Donation and Alternatives: Fact & Factual
Journal Title: International Blood Research & Reviews - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Blood can neither be manufactured nor can be procured from other creatures and can only be taken from healthy human beings between the ages 18-65 years for providing safe blood/component to the needy human beings. So, equal participation from males and females should be an ideal situation. Aims of Study: This study aims at elaborating the contribution of female participation in voluntary blood donation in developing countries. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study. Data of blood donors, visiting at the blood bank, J. A hospital, Gwalior from 2004-2014 for blood donation were retrieved, compiled and analyzed on gender basis. Results: A total number of 1, 37,767 donors donated blood during the above mentioned period, 94,729 (68.8%) were voluntary and 43,038 (31.2%) were relative donors (p= 0.00000). Proportion of male vs. female blood donation was found to be 1, 32,470 (96.16%) & 5,297 (3.84%) respectively and we found a statistically significant difference in blood donation rate between males and females p<0.00001. Conclusion: From the present study, it can be concluded that female participation in Gwalior, India is significantly lower as compared to findings from developed countries. There is a need to educate the female population to address the negative perceptions against blood donation and the importance of blood donation.
Authors and Affiliations
Dharmesh Chandra Sharma, Arun Jain, Poonam Woike, Sunita Rai, Lokesh Tripathi, Jyoti Bindal, Rajesh Gaur
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP242636
- DOI 10.9734/IBRR/2016/26292
- Views 129
- Downloads 0
Outcome of Hypertension among Diabetic Patients at Matanda Hospital in Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Background: Hypertension is the more frequent cardiovascular risk factor among diabetic patients and it amplifies the risk of other cardiovascular diseases. Aims: This survey aimed to determine factors incriminated in t...
Changes in Packed Cell Volume and Some Biochemical Parameters of Adult Females during Pregnancy in North-West Nigeria
Background: Pregnancy is associated with changes in woman’s renal function, carbohydrate and protein metabolism and particularly hormonal pattern. The objective of this study was to determine the values of packed cell vo...
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
Aims: This study investigated the prevalence, and associated factors of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital, in Uganda. Study Design: Thi...
Effect of Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) Leaves on Haemoglobin Concentration in Male Albino Rats
This research work was carried out to investigate the effect of the aqueous extract of Momordica charantia on haemoglobin concentration in albino rats. The aqueous extract of Momordica charantia was prepared from the lea...
Serological Markers of Hepatitis B Virus Infectivity among Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Negative Blood Donors at the University College Hospital, Ibadan
Background: Transmission of HBV infection has been documented from hepatitis B surface antigen negative blood donors. Objective: To determine the prevalence of serological markers of hepatitis B virus infectivity among...