Factors Affecting Blood Donation Intentions of Nursing College Students

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing intentions regarding blood donation among nursing university students. Methods: We collected data from 165 nursing students at a university in D city via a self-administered questionnaire from May 28 to May 30, 2018. Results: Intentions of blood donation had significant positive correlations with blood donation motivation (r=.52, p<.001). Also, blood donation motivation had significant positive correlations with self-identity (r=.27, p=.013). A regression analysis showed that factors affecting intention of blood donation were intrinsic motivation for blood donation (β=.30, p=.028), and extrinsic motivation for blood donation (β=.32, p=.013). These factors explained 25% of intentions of blood donation (F=8.06, p<.001). Conclusion: Therefore, motivation and self-identity should be considered when developing blood donation programs for nursing college students.

A study on blood donor characteristics and preferred environment of South Koreans during the COVID-19 pandemic: A conjoint analysis

“…A study on blood donation knowledge in the past showed that the blood donation knowledge of participants (rate of correct answers) was 46.8% ( 41 ). Meanwhile, more recently, according to ( 42 ), the rate increased to 76.4%. However, the current study showed a decrease to 66.4%.…”

“…The current knowledge of blood donation of South Koreans differed as compared to the past when it was a developing country. A study on blood donation knowledge in the past showed that the blood donation knowledge of participants (rate of correct answers) was 46 according to (42), the rate increased to 76.4%. However, the current study showed a decrease to 66.4%.…”