Hemochromatosis Patients as Voluntary Blood Donors

摘要: The present study was designed to investigate hemochromatosis patients' suitability as blood donors well their perceptions and experience with the current public donation system. Participants were gathered from a list of patients (n=120) members Canadian Hemochromatosis Society (n=1000). Of 1120 surveys mailed out these groups, 801 returned completed. sample respondents had mean age 57.44 years (SD=12.73; range 19 87 years), 57% men. It found that 20% (160) have donated since diagnosis; however, only 12% indicated they use voluntary means maintaining iron levels. Forty per cent been refused donation. Despite fact in May 2001 Blood Services, collaboration Society, began promotion campaign encourage become donors, 15% reported having service due diagnosis hemochromatosis. With respect quality life, it individuals who donate generally healthier physical functioning bodily pain, findings may indicate are better able at banks, rather than has an effect on donors' over phlebotomy clinic users. These suggest although there be other medical factors limiting donating, interested being this potential resource is currently under-used.