Blood donation

This study tested whether giving low-dose iron supplements (65 mg daily) for 6 months helps people with low hemoglobin pass the blood donation screening and successfully donate within a year. Over 500 adults in Ghana who were deferred from donating due to low hemoglobin took part…

This study compared two different oral iron supplements given to regular blood donors after donation. One is a newer form called sucrosomial iron (SiderAl Forte) and the other is standard iron sulfate (Duroferon). The goal was to see which one causes fewer side effects and whethe…

This pilot study in Ghana tests whether a 30-minute docudrama shown right after a first-time blood donation can increase the chance that the donor returns to give blood again. 180 first-time donors at different donation sites will either watch the docudrama or receive standard co…

This study followed 1,771 adults and children who received blood transfusions to check how safe the blood supply is. Researchers tested patients' blood for viruses like HIV and hepatitis before and after transfusion, and stored samples for future testing. The goal was to keep blo…

This study tested whether the Club 25 program, where students pledge to donate blood 25 times in their lifetime, increases donation rates compared to standard recruitment. Over 35,000 students from 30 secondary schools in Malawi took part, with half the schools using Club 25. Res…

This study looked at whether telling blood donors that their blood saved a life makes them feel happier. Over 600 donors in China were randomly split into two groups: one received a gratitude message, the other did not. Both groups filled out happiness surveys right after donatin…