COVID-19 impact on blood donation and blood product use in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.

IF 1.4 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

South African Family Practice Pub Date : 2025-09-23 DOI:10.4102/safp.v67i1.6177

Karishma Naicker, Divya Ranchod, Kenny Msiza, Itumeleng Mosebetsane, Motshidisi Thulo, Nkosazana Mabunda, Sbongile Nyembe, Thandiswa Mpambani, Claire L Barrett

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Abstract

Background: Blood donation rates in sub-Saharan Africa are historically low. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic amplified this challenge, leading to significant declines in blood donations.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on blood donation and utilisation in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality (MMM), South Africa, between April 2018 and March 2022.

Methods: A retrospective analytical study was conducted using data from the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) Business Intelligence System. Blood donations and product utilisation were analysed across different time periods, aligning with COVID-19-related restrictions.

Results: A substantial decrease in blood donations was observed during the pandemic. Blood collection decreased over all age groups but was particularly notable among younger donors (aged 15-39). Conversely, blood product utilisation increased across both public and private health care sectors during the pandemic.

Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on blood donation and utilisation in the MMM. To address future blood shortages, strategies are needed to encourage blood donation, optimise blood product utilisation and ensure equitable access to blood services.Contribution: The study contributes to understanding the impact of COVID-19 on blood donation and utilisation patterns in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically in the MMM in South Africa.

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2019冠状病毒病对万光市献血和血液制品使用的影响

背景：撒哈拉以南非洲的献血率处于历史低位。2019年冠状病毒病（COVID-19）大流行加剧了这一挑战，导致献血量大幅下降。目的：本研究旨在评估2018年4月至2022年3月期间，2019冠状病毒病对南非mangung大都会市（MMM）献血和利用的影响。方法：利用南非国家血液服务（SANBS）商业智能系统的数据进行回顾性分析研究。根据与covid -19相关的限制，分析了不同时期的献血量和产品使用情况。结果：大流行期间，献血人数大幅减少。采血量在所有年龄组均有所下降，但在年轻献血者（15-39岁）中尤为显著。相反，在大流行期间，公共和私营卫生保健部门的血液制品利用率都有所增加。结论：2019冠状病毒病大流行对社区献血和利用产生了深远影响。为解决未来的血液短缺问题，需要制定战略，鼓励献血、优化血液制品利用并确保公平获得血液服务。贡献：该研究有助于了解COVID-19对撒哈拉以南非洲献血和使用模式的影响，特别是对南非MMM社区的影响。

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South African Family Practice MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL-

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1.50

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25 weeks

期刊介绍： South African Family Practice (SAFP) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which strives to provide primary care physicians and researchers with a broad range of scholarly work in the disciplines of Family Medicine, Primary Health Care, Rural Medicine, District Health and other related fields. SAFP publishes original research, clinical reviews, and pertinent commentary that advance the knowledge base of these disciplines. The content of SAFP is designed to reflect and support further development of the broad basis of these disciplines through original research and critical review of evidence in important clinical areas; as well as to provide practitioners with continuing professional development material.