Investigating the Complications of Blood Donation in Health Institutions in Abia State, Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorUche, C.L
dc.contributor.authorOgbenna, A.A
dc.contributor.authorChikezie, K
dc.contributor.authorOwojiugbe, T.O
dc.contributor.authorIwuoha, E.C
dc.contributor.authorNdukwe, P.E
dc.contributor.authorEke, O.K
dc.contributor.authorAbali, I.O
dc.contributor.authorNdukwe, C.O
dc.contributor.authorNgwudo, S
dc.contributor.authorEzirim, E.O
dc.contributor.authorAiraodion, A.I
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-04T14:38:19Z
dc.date.available2024-12-04T14:38:19Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionScholarly article
dc.description.abstractBackground: Blood donation is a critical component of healthcare systems globally. However, complications associated with blood donation can affect donor safety and the quality of services provided by health institutions. This study aims to investigate the occurrence and nature of complications of blood donation in health institutions in Abia State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, six-month retrospective study was conducted across public and private health institutions in Abia State, Nigeria, involving 13 hospitals from the three senatorial zones: Abia North, Abia South, and Abia Central. Data was collected from November 2023 to February 2024 through a semi-structured, pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire and review of blood bank records covering January to June 2022. The questionnaire assessed 20 complications of blood donation, including agitation, sweating, cold skin, nausea, and more, using a 5-point Likert scale. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, with significance set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: The highest occurring complication was pain, which often affected donors, but other complications like agitation, sweating, fatigue, venous hematoma, and thrombophlebitis were observed sometimes. Most complications, such as pallor, low blood pressure, syncope, and convulsions, were rare or never occurred. The study found that none of the complications occurred consistently in all donations, highlighting variability in donor reactions. Conclusion: Complications from blood donation in Abia State health institutions are generally infrequent, with pain being the most common. The findings underscore the need for continuous monitoring of donor health and the implementation of preventive strategies to enhance donor safety.
dc.identifier.citationUche, C. L., Ogbenna, A. A., Chikezie, K., Owojiugbe, T. O., Iwuoha, E. C., Ndukwe, P. E., Eke, O. K., et al. (2024). Investigating the Complications of Blood Donation in Health Institutions in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Hematology Research and Blood Disorders, 1(1), 1-6.
dc.identifier.other10.59657/jhrbd.brs.24.006
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/13081
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherJournal of Hematology Research and Blood Disorders
dc.relation.ispartofseriesJournal of Hematology Research and Blood Disorders; 1(1)
dc.titleInvestigating the Complications of Blood Donation in Health Institutions in Abia State, Nigeria
dc.typeArticle
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