Abstract Abstract 3342 Background: As part of Canadian Blood Services policy (CBS), men
who have sex with men (MSM) are indefinitely deferred from donating blood due to an …

BACKGROUND: In Canada, all men who have sex with men (MSM) are indefinitely deferred
from donating blood. The purpose of this study was to determine the acceptability of an …

BACKGROUND: In Canada, all men who have sex with men (MSM) are indefinitely deferred
from donating blood. The purpose of this study was to determine the acceptability of an …

This study assessed the prevalence, level of disclosure, and interpretations of sexual
activities in a sample of 123 college-aged blood donors in Montreal, Quebec. Within six …

The clinical selection of volunteers for blood donation is essential to reduce the risk of viral
transmission by blood transfusion. The aim of this study was to evaluate a new …

Blood transfusions are an essential part of medical practice. There is a continuing
requirement for blood donation, which in most developed countries is normally able to be …

Sažetak Introduction: Several blood safety precautions have been implemented to increase
the safety of blood supply. These include an extensive health history interview, laboratory …

Blood donors must respond to standard control questions and comply to certain demands
before donating blood, to exclude possible recent contamination. This study investigates …

BACKGROUND This article reports key findings of an evaluation of the AABB Uniform Donor
History Questionnaire (a self‐administered form completed before blood donation). The …

Abstract Background and Objectives In Canada, the time deferral for gay, bisexual and other
men who have sex with men (gbMSM) to donate blood has gradually decreased. In …