Determination of the Prevalence of Blood Transfusion among Children with Different ABO and Rhesus Blood Group Systems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Forwah Jacques Ndeh *
Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion Sciences, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Otti Chidiebere Joel
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku -Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Akpan Idongesit Samuel
Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion Sciences, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibiom State, Nigeria.
Akaba Kingsley Onoride
Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion Sciences, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Edeani Bobby David
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku -Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Korzerzer Samuel Vershima
Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku -Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Edim Okimedim Joseph
Department of Hematology and Immunology University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku -Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Okorie Ebubechukwu Obasi
Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku -Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Emekwue Chukwudi Alex
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku -Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba
Department of Integrated Health Sciences and Technological Training, Faculty of Multi-Medical Education and Innovative Research, WORCACCCE Union Group University, P.O. Box 45, Bamenda, North West Region, Cameroon.
Okwu Prudence Chidera
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku -Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Osahenrhunmwen Abraham Okunorobo
Department of Hematology and Blood Transfusion National hospital Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
Akam Nahaniel Ndim
Department of Clinical Pharmacy Hallo Healthcare Limited Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
Ebot Walter Ojong
Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, South West Region, Cameroon.
Ezekoye Chisom Juliet
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku -Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Ituku -Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: Blood transfusion is a common medical intervention in pediatric patients. However, the prevalence of blood transfusion amongst children with different ABO/Rhesus blood group types have been not well established and documented due to lack of data and paucity knowledge.
Objective: The current study is aimed at conducting a systematic review of published literature to determine the prevalence of blood transfusion amongst children with different ABO/Rhesus blood group systems.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using different search engines, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ScienceDirect, ProQuest etc. Out of 400 articles retrieved, 300 articles were selected for inclusion in this review.
Results: The results of this review showed that the prevalence of blood transfusion amongst children with different ABO/Rhesus blood types varied widely. Children with blood group types such as O+, B+, A+ and AB+ were more likely to receive blood transfusion, while those with blood group A-, B-, AB-, and O- types were less likely to receive blood transfusion.
Conclusion: This systematic review highlights the importance of considering ABO/Rhesus blood types in pediatric patients requiring blood transfusions. Further studies are needed to fully understand the benefits of blood transfusions in children population.
Keywords: Blood transfusion, ABO/Rh blood types, population, ProQuest