Prevalence of blood donation eligibility in Australia: A population survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reliable estimates of the population proportion eligible to donate blood are needed by blood collection agencies to model the likely impact of changes in eligibility criteria and inform targeted population-level education, recruitment, and retention strategies. In Australia, the sole estimate was calculated 10+ years ago. With several subsequent changes to the eligibility criteria, an updated estimate is required.

Study design and methods

We conducted a cross-sectional national population survey to estimate eligibility for blood donation. Respondents were aged 18+ and resident in Australia. Results were weighted to obtain a representative sample of the population.

Results

Estimated population prevalence of blood donation eligibility for those aged 18-74 was

SUBMITTER: Mowat Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10952191 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature