ArticleBMC infectious diseases2026
Determinants of blood transfusion-transmitted infections in donated blood.
Article in BMC infectious diseases, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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- Socioeconomic and Cultural Determinants of Blood Donation Practices Among Underserved Populations.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Impact of Blood Donation Frequency on the Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Donors.Global health, epidemiology and genomics · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundBlood transfusions which save lives through their essential function bring infection risks to users especially in areas with limited medical resources.
objectiveThe research study aimed to determine the main factors that cause blood transfusion-transmitted infections in donated blood.
methodsThis was a cross-sectional study among voluntary blood donors. Blood tests were conducted on samples from the study to detect common transfusion-transmitted infections which included Hepatitis B (HBV) Hepatitis C (HCV) HIV Syphilis and Malaria. Data on demographic characteristics and health history information was collected using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression were used to identify the risk factors for association with TTI.
resultsThe study discovered that TTIs exist in low levels because they found Hepatitis B in 1.85% of samples and Malaria in 2.78% of samples. The study identified three main risk factors which led to transfusion infections through previous surgery (odds ratio [OR] = 2.1), multiple blood donations (OR = 1.8), and unscreened donor history (OR = 3.4). The research identified three main factors which determine blood transfusion infection risk.
conclusionThe implementation of better donor screening processes together with educational programs and infection control strategies will effectively decrease the risk associated with transfusions. CLINICAL TRIAL: N/A.
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