Epidemiological Surveillance Study

Improving epidemiological surveillance of transfusion transmissible infections and hemovigilance analysis through a comprehensive evaluation of routinely collected blood donation data in Malawi

The study uses retrospective and prospective data collection to create a comprehensive evaluation of epidemiology, hemovigilance and conduct a spatial analysis of routinely collected Malawi Blood Transfusion Service and Ministry of Health data from blood collections systems to identify optimal functioning districts, data quality improvement and inform potential implementation science studies.
Principal Investigators: Dr. Emmanuel Singogo, Dr. Mina Hosseinipour & Dr. Bridon M'baya

Factors and Barriers Study

Exploring facilitators and barriers to blood collection and repeat donations in high and low performing districts/programs in Malawi

This qualitative study will use a cross-sectional, qualitative, descriptive design to examine a range of factors that influence blood donation and donor retention. The study’s focus is to collect data to understand the facilitators and barriers to first time donation and regular donation in Malawi.
Principal Investigators: Dr. Effie Kondwani Chipeta, Dr. Mina Hosseinipour & Dr. Bridon M'baya