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Targeted recruitment of male donors for allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplantation: A review of the evidence
Author(s) -
Fingrut W.,
Rikhraj K.,
Allan D.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
vox sanguinis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.68
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1423-0410
pISSN - 0042-9007
DOI - 10.1111/vox.12632
Subject(s) - haematopoiesis , stem cell , transplantation , medicine , intensive care medicine , immunology , biology , genetics
Many patients in need of a haematopoietic cell transplant cannot find a suitable HLA‐compatible donor within their families and rely on volunteers who have registered as haematopoietic stem cell donors with a stem cell donor registry. Transplant physicians mostly prefer male donors for their patients when multiple donor options exist, and organizations recruiting donors are actively targeting males in their recruitment efforts. However, significant recruitment of female donors continues worldwide and appears to be increasing. In this review, the evidence underlying transplant physician preference for male donor selection is summarized. The review will inform donor recruitment organizations contemplating a change in strategy to target potential male registrants and will equip donor recruitment staff and volunteers with a resource to better understand their recruitment efforts.