{"title":"From first pint to lifelong habit: youth-centric donor vigilance as the cornerstone of a safer, sustainable blood supply.","authors":"RishiRaj Sinha","doi":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94255,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144984649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transfusion medicine at the crossroads: from niche practice to a defining medical discipline.","authors":"RishiRaj Sinha","doi":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94255,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144984667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Azeez Mohammed, Shamee Shastry, Ganesh Mohan, Deepika Chenna, Deep Madkaiker
{"title":"Stratification of blood donors and understanding motivational and deterrent factors to develop effective recruitment strategies.","authors":"Azeez Mohammed, Shamee Shastry, Ganesh Mohan, Deepika Chenna, Deep Madkaiker","doi":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Voluntary donation is vital for a safe and sufficient blood supply. This study aimed to use the cluster analysis to classify donors based on their demographics and to develop targeted strategies to enhance recruitment and retention.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective observational study was conducted over 1.5 years in a transfusion medicine center supporting a healthcare setup. Donor demographics and factors influencing blood donation were collected using a pre-validated proforma. Hierarchical cluster analysis, followed by two-step cluster analysis, was performed using six categorical variables: age category, gender, education, occupation, number of donations, and donation status. A dendrogram and agglomeration schedule were generated using squared Euclidean distance. Motivational and deterring factors were analyzed to develop strategies for promoting voluntary blood donation. Institutional ethics committee approval was obtained, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study enrolled 13,594 voluntary blood donors, predominantly males (94 %) and young adults aged 18-39 years (80.6 %). The mean age was 31 years (SD: 9.4). Cluster analysis identified nine distinct clusters, with sizes ranging from 819 (6 %) to 2119 (15.6 %) donors. Positive emotions (47.1 %), personal reasons (28 %), and prosocial reasons (23.5 %) were primary motivators, while time constraints (28.7 %) and fear (25.8 %) were major deterrents. Cluster focused strategies for motivation and retention of voluntary blood donors were developed for nine different clusters.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study effectively classified voluntary blood donors into nine distinct clusters, revealing unique patterns in demographics. Cluster-focused strategies formulated from the study offer a novel approach towards enhancing donor recruitment and retention.</p>","PeriodicalId":94255,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144818948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Women blood donation drive in 21st century: a theme 'so near yet so far' for world blood donors day.","authors":"Radheshyam Meher","doi":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Female participation in blood donation remains disproportionately low worldwide, despite decades of efforts to achieve 100 % voluntary and non-remunerated blood donation. Women contribute only around one-third of donations globally, and in some countries, their involvement is less than 5-10 %. This narrative review explores the complex interplay of physiological, psychological, social, and systemic factors that contribute to this disparity. Key challenges include deferral due to low hemoglobin or physiological states like menstruation and pregnancy, a higher incidence of vasovagal reactions, and iron deficiency, particularly among repeat female donors. Social and cultural barriers such as gender norms, caregiving responsibilities, misinformation, and stigma further restrict women's participation. Drawing on evidence from multiple disciplines and global regions, the review highlights strategies to improve recruitment and retention (Pink Drive), including donor education, iron supplementation, supportive infrastructure like child-friendly donation centers (Pink Blood Center), and inclusive messaging. Ultimately, promoting women's participation in blood donation is not only a clinical and logistical necessity but also a powerful step toward health equity and gender inclusion in public health systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":94255,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144769502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent advances in transfusion medicine: need for bridging evidence and practices in low- and middle-income countries.","authors":"Naveen Bansal, Manish Raturi, Amanpreet Kaur","doi":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94255,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Medical tourism and blood transfusion: the tip of an iceberg?","authors":"Radheshyam Meher","doi":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tracli.2025.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94255,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Pandey, Supriya Kumari, S. Mandal, D. Setya, Praveen Kumar
{"title":"A Prospective Observational Study To Compare Transfusion Outcomes In Abo Identical Versus Abo Non-Identical Single Donor Platelet Concentrates: An Experience From A Tertiary Healthcare Center In India.","authors":"P. Pandey, Supriya Kumari, S. Mandal, D. Setya, Praveen Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.tracli.2022.05.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tracli.2022.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94255,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine","volume":"1986 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90333593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Sangthang, M. Raturi, D. Kandsamy, Chenna Deepika, G. Mohan, S. Shastry
{"title":"Reverse Algorithm Screening of Syphilis and trends in prevalence among Blood Donors in Coastal Karnataka.","authors":"S. Sangthang, M. Raturi, D. Kandsamy, Chenna Deepika, G. Mohan, S. Shastry","doi":"10.1016/j.tracli.2022.04.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tracli.2022.04.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94255,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine","volume":"50 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86458554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in blood donor population in Bosnia and Herzegovina: impact of the pre-donation questionnaire implementation and mandatory hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination schedule - 20 years' experience of the University Clinical Hospital Mostar.","authors":"Ivana Talić Drlje, Jurica Arapović","doi":"10.1016/j.tracli.2022.03.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tracli.2022.03.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94255,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84683237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deb Joyisa, Kaur Daljit, S. Suhasini, Bavafa Davood, Mohan K Aswin, J. Ashish, Negi Gita
{"title":"Delayed Haemolytic Transfusion Reaction due to Kidd antibodies ( Réaction transfusionnelle hémolytique retardée due aux anticorps de Kidd).","authors":"Deb Joyisa, Kaur Daljit, S. Suhasini, Bavafa Davood, Mohan K Aswin, J. Ashish, Negi Gita","doi":"10.1016/j.tracli.2022.03.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tracli.2022.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94255,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89648276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}