Date of Completion

5-2022

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master in Public Health

Keywords

blood donor database, blood donor, registry

Abstract

Introduction: Blood is the very essence of life and should be realized as fundamental to any effort in attaining quality of a healthy human life. The COVID19 pandemic has created a global health crisis with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating drops of 20% to 30% in blood supplies worldwide. To address this issue, it is crucial to create an accessible blood donor registry starting at the barangay level that will have a link to the municipality then the Department of Health (DOH), thereby supporting Universal Health Care (UHC) and improved healthcare service delivery. An improved blood donation program will undoubtedly contribute to the attainment of the UHC towards a resilient health care system. The project aimed to develop and implement a blood promotion program and a blood donor registry creating a sustainable and increased blood supply.

Methodology: The capstone project was divided into four phases: 1. Needs Assessment through a Survey, which determined the baseline knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of Barangay Lower Quirino Hill residents; 2. Blood Donation Promotion; 3. Donor Registry, a blood donor software was developed storing data from willing residents; 4. Blood Donation Drive assessing the effectiveness of Phases 1 to 3.

Results: There were 1528 eligible residents, 371 were informed about the creation and purpose of the blood donor registry. Of these, 211 residents (57%) were willing to be included. Phase 4 produced 36 willing donors corresponding to a 414% increase from previous blood donation programs. Due to the unprecedented success of the project, a barangay resolution was passed implementing regular blood donation drives.

Conclusion: The Blood Donor Profiling project was effective in promoting blood donation in Barangay Lower Quirino Hill, Baguio City. Proper needs assessment such as assessing the KAP of a locale prior to designing and implementing a project tremendously increased community participation and acceptance. The use of technology and involvement of grassroots leaders are crucial in ensuring the sustainability of the blood donor project, and in ultimately improving health systems and services.

First Advisor

Maylene M. Beltran

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