Publications by authors named "Titus Chiwindo"
Background And Objective: Despite the Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) increasing the amount of blood collected since its inception in 2004, Malawi remains with a 27% deficit in required blood supplies nationally. We sought to understand the facilitators and barriers to blood donation among secondary school students in Malawi.
Methods: We utilised a qualitative exploratory design, with a sample of 135 participants purposefully selected from 16 secondary schools across Malawi.
Article Synopsis
- - The BLOODSAFE Program was created to address the critical shortage of blood supply in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to improve access to safe blood transfusions through collaborative research efforts.
- - Research teams in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi are tackling various challenges related to blood donation, including iron deficiency among donors, blood donation workflows, and donor retention strategies in schools.
- - The initiative fosters collaboration among the teams and a data coordinating center, working together to understand donor motivations and outcomes, ultimately leading to sustainable improvements in blood access and enhancing research capabilities in the region.