Compliance of blood donors in Germany with non‐sexual deferral criteria

Author:

Preußel Karina1ORCID,Albrecht Stefan2,Offergeld Ruth1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology Robert Koch Institute Berlin Germany

2. Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring Robert Koch Institute Berlin Germany

Abstract

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesIn addition to mandatory testing of blood donations, the deferral of donors in the case of various sexual and non‐sexual risk exposures ensures the safety of blood products in Germany. The study aimed to quantify non‐disclosure of non‐sexual risk exposures, as no data are available so far.Materials and MethodsWe conducted an anonymous online survey among whole‐blood donors with successful donations between January and March 2020. Data on travel to countries with endemic malaria, recent mild or febrile infections, tattoos or piercings and drug use were collected. We analysed non‐compliance in relation to donor demographics by multivariable analyses.ResultsAltogether, 5.4% of the donors were non‐compliant. Non‐disclosure was highest for mild infection with 3.3% of donors, followed by febrile infections (1.4%), travel to malaria endemic countries (0.7%) and body modifications (0.5%). Intravenous drug use was negligible in our study population. Age was a predictor for all investigated risks, with higher prevalence in younger age groups. Prevalence ratios for non‐disclosure of body modifications and mild infection were higher in females than males. Donation in blood establishments with mobile services was associated with higher non‐disclosure of mild infections.ConclusionThe considerable degree of non‐compliance in some donor groups reflects the prevalence of risk factors in the underlying population (e.g., body modification) as well as probable tendency to socially desirable responding. Donor education should not focus exclusively on sexual risk behaviour, as undisclosed non‐sexual exposures may bear risks for recipients and donors.

Publisher

Wiley

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