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Samson Efenarhua
Department of Natural Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom
Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Nursing Public Health

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Prevalence of Anemia among Blood Donors in Benin City: Cross-Sectional Study of Iron Status and Hematological Parameters Fidelis Ohiremen Oyakhire; Adebukola Adisa Ekoh-Jolly; Babatunde Ishola Gabriel Adejumo; Samson Efenarhua; Osamwonyi Ernest Igbinovia
Medical Laboratory Technology Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Banjarmasin Jurusan Analis Kesehatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31964/mltj.v12i1.726

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Despite the importance of blood donation in ensuring a constant supply of blood for emergency situations and surgical procedures, frequent blood donation leads to iron depletion and anemia, posing significant health risks to donors. The study aimed to evaluate the iron status and hematological parameters among blood donors in Benin City. A cross-sectional study involving 100 blood donors was conducted across blood donation facilities in Benin City. Hematological parameters and ferritin levels were analyzed using an automated hematology analyzer (BK3100, China) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), respectively. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Chi-square, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation tests were applied, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results of the participants, 64.0% were males and 36.0% females. The self-reported prevalence of anemia was 1.0%, while all participants had hemoglobin values below WHO reference cutoffs (p<0.05). Male donors showed significantly higher hemoglobin (12.37±0.23 vs 11.05±0.17 g/dL), packed cell volume (37.43±0.60 vs 33.20±0.48%), and ferritin levels (180.23±12.79 vs 117.48±17.43 ng/mL) compared to females (p < 0.05). Conversely, white blood cell and platelet counts were significantly higher in females (p < 0.05). No significant differences were observed across age groups and donation frequencies. Blood donation frequency showed weak negative, non-significant correlations with hemoglobin, packed cell volume, and ferritin levels (p > 0.05). Conclusion Despite the prevalence found in this study, these findings underscore the need to monitor hematological parameters and ferritin levels in blood donors, particularly among women, to ensure donor health and maintain a safe and adequate blood supply.
Impact of Malaria on Hematological Profiles, Iron Indices, and G6PD Activity in Pregnant Women Fidelis Ohiremen Oyakhire; Patricia Ejenawome Dele-Ochie; Juliana Edusola Olaniyan; Valentine Ikalumhe; Babatunde Ishola Gabriel Adejumo; Samson Efenarhua; Osamwonyi Ernest Igbinovia; Emmanuel Onosetale Afeikhena; Adebukola Adisa Ekoh-Jolly
Medical Laboratory Technology Journal Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Banjarmasin Jurusan Analis Kesehatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31964/mltj.v12i1.739

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The global prevalence and impact of malaria on pregnancy highlight a significant public health challenge that demands enhanced preventive measures and targeted interventions. The study aimed to assess the hematological, iron, and G6PD status among pregnant women infected with Plasmodium falciparum. We performed a comparative cross-sectional study among two hundred (200) pregnant women infected with Plasmodium falciparum, who attended Edo Specialist Hospital, Benin City, to assess the hematological, iron, and G6PD status compared with fifty (50) Plasmodium falciparum-free pregnant women as controls. Hematological parameters, iron, TIBC (total iron binding capacity), and G6PD activity were assessed using a hematology auto analyzer and spectrophotometric methods, respectively. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS (IBM v26).  Independent t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for continuous variables, and chi-square was used for categorical variables. Pregnant women infected with Plasmodium falciparum had 8.70%, 9.42%, 14.44%, 8.1%, 20.17%, 16.72%, 11.31%, and 27.8% reduction in red blood cell, hemoglobin, iron, packed cell volume, G6PD, total iron binding capacity, monocyte, and lymphocyte levels, respectively, compared to Plasmodium falciparum-free pregnant women as controls (p<0.05). In addition, the levels of white blood cell, platelets, and neutrophils witness 15.58%, 10.85%, and 24.02% increase in pregnant women infected with Plasmodium falciparum compared with plasmodium falciparum free pregnant women as controls (p<0.05). No significant differences were observed in serum iron and G6PD levels across gestational ages (p>0.05). The findings underscore the need of regular monitoring of hematological and biochemical parameters in pregnant women infected with Plasmodium falciparum in order to enhance policy on malaria prevention and screening in endemic regions.
Co-Authors Adebukola Adisa Ekoh-Jolly Adebukola Adisa Ekoh-Jolly Babatunde Ishola Gabriel Adejumo Emmanuel Onosetale Afeikhena Fidelis Ohiremen Oyakhire Fidelis Ohiremen Oyakhire Juliana Edusola Olaniyan Osamwonyi Ernest Igbinovia Osamwonyi Ernest Igbinovia Patricia Ejenawome Dele-Ochie Valentine Ikalumhe