A qualitative study of community perceptions and practices relating to blood donation in Cameroon
Community members displayed both favourable and unfavourable perceptions as well as both safe and risky practices related to blood donation. The positive aspects highlighted the potential for creating a supportive environment for blood donation, while the negative aspects presented the significant challenges facing the development of high-quality blood donation and transfusion services. Efforts to reduce apathy toward blood donation and expand the pool of regular, repeat donors must carefully address the diverse perceptions and practices identified in this study.
Authors
- Constantine Asahngwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9251-3422)
- Denis A. Foretia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9824-3494)
- Wilfred Ngwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8317-6850)
- Ronald Gobina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1810-3716)
- Solange Dabou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6150-809X)
- Ghyslaine Bruna Djeunang Dongho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7810-9095)
- Regina Sinsai
- Odette Dzemo Kibu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9422-1845)
- Evrard Kepgang
- Ngo Valery Ngo
Institutions
- Université de Yaoundé I (CM)
- University of Buea (CM)
- Carilion Clinic (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Global Health
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2024-017825
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.28