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March 21, 2026Health Science ReportsOpen Access

Prevalence and Temporal Trends of Transfusion‐Transmissible Infections Among Blood Donors in a Municipal Hospital in Navrongo, Ghana: A Retrospective Study (2018–2024)

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Retrospective analysis shows trends of transfusion-transmissible infections in blood donors, highlighting public health concerns.

The study aims to assess the prevalence and trends of transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) among blood donors in Navrongo, Ghana.
Conducted a retrospective analysis of blood donation records.
Analyzed data from January 2018 to December 2024.
Used descriptive statistics to assess seroprevalence and trends among demographic groups.
Total of 5741 blood donation records analyzed, with 98.1% being males.
Overall TTIs seroprevalence was 18.2%, with HBV at 10.1% and HCV at 6.5%.
COVID-19 period saw a decline in donor numbers and TTIs seroprevalence, particularly in 2020-2021.

Duut et al. (2026) studied this question.

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