AN EVALUATION OF BLOOD DONOR DEFERRAL CAUSES AT TERTIARY CARE CENTRE OF SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT

BACKGROUND Analysis of donor deferral pattern indicates the impact of knowledge of deferral criteria in blood donor. Donor deferral causes varies from region to region, hence the need to study the pattern of donor deferral. AIM OF THE STUDY To know the prevalence of donor deferral and the various causes responsible for them in our Institute. METHODS AND MATERIALS Retrospective study from January 2013 to August 2015. Demographic details and the various causes of permanent and temporary deferral were recorded and analysed. RESULTS Total number of deferral donors was 7% with more number of cases in females. The deferral donors with permanent causes were 19.7%, commonest being symptoms suggestive of HIV (26.14%). The deferral donors with temporary causes were 80.28%, commonest being underweight and anaemia. CONCLUSION Our Institute caters to the needs of rural and tribal population. To decrease the deferral rate and decrease the number of cases with symptoms suggestive of HIV, more emphasis has to make in creating awareness regarding the criteria for blood transfusion and self-deferral.