Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Blood Donation

Blood donation is the voluntary process by which individuals give blood or blood components for transfusion to others in need or for medical research and product development. Research published in the International Journal of Blood Transfusion addresses multiple dimensions of blood donation systems, including donor …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 19× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 3070-1937 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Blood donation is the voluntary process by which individuals give blood or blood components for transfusion to others in need or for medical research and product development. Research published in the International Journal of Blood Transfusion addresses multiple dimensions of blood donation systems, including donor safety screening, public perceptions, and infrastructure challenges. Studies have examined the prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV among blood donor populations in specific regions, with findings informing screening protocols and blood safety measures. Additional research has explored misconceptions about blood donation among potential donor populations, revealing barriers to participation that affect blood supply adequacy. The journal has also published work on healthcare system innovations designed to improve blood transfusion service delivery through collaborative approaches and digital management systems, particularly in resource-limited settings. Furthermore, research has addressed the diagnostic utility of confirmatory testing for viral infections in donor screening programs. These investigations collectively contribute to understanding how to maintain safe, adequate blood supplies while protecting both donors and recipients, a critical concern given that blood transfusion remains an essential component of modern medical care across surgical, trauma, and chronic disease management contexts.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Blood Donation, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Blood Transfusion (ISSN 3070-1937).

Journal editorial board
PROF OSARO ERHABOR · United Kingdom Nobu Akiyama · Japan Young-Kyun Lee · South Korea

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