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Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2018; 15(2): 87-94
Original Article
Study of confidential unit-exclusion and its efficacy at Blood Center of Kohgiluyeh and Boyerahmad province
Rad F.1, Rad S.2, Kariminezhad Y.3, Hasanzadeh R.3,4, Sayari Nobandegani S.3,4, Maghsudlu M.3
1Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran 2Islamic Azad University Yasuj Branch, Yasuj, Iran 3Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran 4Yasuj Regional Educational Blood Transfusion Center, Yasuj, Iran
Abstract Background and Objectives
Blood safety is one of the most important challenges at blood centers worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the trend of confidential unit-exclusion and the efficacy of the CUE procedure on the improvement of blood safety at Blood Cenetr of Kohgiluyeh and Buyerahmad province.
Materials and Methods
In the present descriptive study, the rate of CUE was compared among first-time, repeated and regular donors of Kohgilouyeh and Boyerahmad province from 2006 to 2014. Data were extracted from blood donor database. Then, blood donors were classified into two groups: CUE and non CUE. SPSS 16 & Chi-square statistical test was used for data analysis.
Results
In this retrospective study, the use of CUE practice in the studied years was on the upward trend. The minimum number of confidential unit-exclusion was related to first three years (310), and the highest number was related to the last three years (805) (p < 0.0001).
The frequency of hepatitis B and C was significantly higher in the CUE group than non-CUE group (p < 0.0001). None of the donors in this group were positive for HIV Ab.
Conclusions
Although the use of CUE has led to the loss of a number of donors, it is effective in promoting blood safety in this province. Then, this practice can be used to improve blood safety in Iran because of its suitable status in the Middle East in the field of blood transfusion and effective cultural efforts made for the promotion of blood donation.
Key words: Blood Transfusion, Blood Donors, Frequency
Received: 6 Jun 2017 Accepted: 22 May 2018
Correspondence: Maghsudlu M., MD. Community Medicine Specialist. Associate Professor of Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine.
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Rad F, Rad S, Kariminezhad Y, Hasanzadeh R, Sayari Nobandegani S, Maghsudlu M. Study of confidential unit-exclusion and its efficacy at Blood Center of Kohgiluyeh and Boyerahmad province. Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2018; 15 (2) :87-94 URL: http://bloodjournal.ir/article-1-1008-en.html