Causes of pre and post-donation deferrals among blood donors, at Kwale Satellite Blood Transfusion Center, Kwale County, Kenya, 2018-2022

• Main Authors: Gibson Waweru Nyamu (Author), Matano Ali Shee (Author), Polly Kiende (Author), Benson Muithya Muthiani (Author), Rocky Jumapili Nakazea (Author), Narcis Mwakidedela Mwasowa (Author), Frendrick Odhiambo (Author), Jacintah Mueni King'oo (Author), Ronald Nyarambe Wigina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Both pre-donation and post-donation deferrals pose challenges to blood safety and availability. This study delved into the deferral rates before donations and their underlying reasons, as, transfusion transmissible infections (TTIs) leading to post-donation deferrals among potent...