A qualitative study of community perceptions and practices relating to blood donation in Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Blood and blood products are essential for patients in need of transfusion therapy, especially those undergoing surgical procedures, childbirth and other injuries. In Cameroon, there is an annual deficit of over 270 000 pints of blood, with a coverage rate of only 17%. This qualitative study investigates the barriers and motivators to blood donation among Cameroonian adults, with the aim of better understanding community perceptions and practices.

Methods

This ethnographic study was performed using a purposive sampling strategy. Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were conducted with community members to understand perceptions and practices that serve as motivators and deterrents to blood donation in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Data were transcribed verbatim

SUBMITTER: Asahngwa CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11804195 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature