How Some Attitudes, Beliefs and Motivations of Spanish Blood Donors Evolve over Time

Fernández-Montoya, A.; Lopez-Berrio, A.; Castillo, Juan de Dios Luna del

doi:10.1046/j.1423-0410.1998.7430140.x

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“…[19–11132829] In the present study a small minority (5%) of nondonors stated fear as their reason for not donating blood. In Mombatho, donation was found to be a health risk and there was also uncertainty whether donating blood is safe.…”

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“…[927] Our donors are predominantly of young age groups (<30 yrs), and the positive motivational response from both donors and nondonors to token gifts was remarkable. Other than incentives, affective measures have frequently been shown to encourage blood donation; such measures include inducing a “sense of give” among the public, when presented with hypothetical emotionally charged situations dramatizing the need for donor blood,[2] “sense of solidarity or duty” and the possible personal or family benefits that donation might bring,[2829] feeling of satisfaction, being more alert and feeling generally better, after blood donation,[6] as well as a sense of sharing and willing to accept the export blood to benefit other local communities in need. [30] A recent report from Nigeria[11] found that 41% of donors prefer certificates as incentives for donation.…”

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Attitude to blood donation in Saudi Arabia

Gader

Osman

Gahtani

et al. 2011

Asian J Transfus Sci

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Background and Objectives:The blood donor system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia depends on a combination of voluntary and involuntary donors. The aim of this study is to explore the attitudes, beliefs and motivations of Saudis toward blood donation.Materials and Methods:The study was conducted at the Donor Centers at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH) Blood Bank and King Saud University Students Health Center, Riyadh. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to donors (n = 517) and nondonors (n = 316), between February and June 2008. All were males.Results:Ninety-nine percent of the respondents showed positive attitude toward blood donations and its importance for patients care, and object the importation of blood from abroad. Blood donors: Ninety-one percent agree that that blood donation is a religious obligation, 91% think no compensation should be given, 63% will accept a token gift, 34% do not object to donating six times/year and 67% did not mind coming themselves to the donor center to give blood. Nondonors: Forty-six percent were not asked to give blood and those who were asked mentioned fear (5%) and lack of time (16%) as their main deterrents. Reasons for rejection as donors include underweight and age (71%) and health reasons (19%). Seventy-five percent objected to money compensation but 69% will accept token gifts and 92% will donate if a relative/friend needs blood.Conclusion:These results reflect an encouraging strong positive attitude toward blood donation. Further future planning with emphasis on educational/publicity programs and careful organization of donor recruitment campaigns could see the dream of total voluntary nonremunerated blood donations should not take long to be true.

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Attitude to blood donation in Saudi Arabia

Gader

Osman

Gahtani

et al. 2011

Asian J Transfus Sci

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“…A study carried out among Dhaka University students in Bangladesh showed that only 16% of the donors ever donated voluntarily as physical harm and fear were found to be the common reasons for not donating 30. In Granada, fears deterred 32.3% from donating 31. The fear of becoming infected with HIV by donating blood was also a prevalent deterrent amongst the Scottish population, and this adversely affected their blood donation habit 32.…”

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Public awareness of blood donation in Central Saudi Arabia

Abolfotouh¹,

Alassiri²,

Al-Omani³

et al. 2014

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IntroductionIn Saudi Arabia, voluntary donors are the only source of blood donation. The aim of this study was to assess the level of public knowledge and attitude toward blood donation in Saudi Arabia.MethodsUsing a previously validated questionnaire that comprises 38 questions to assess the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and motivations towards blood donation, 469 Saudi adults who attended different shopping malls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were surveyed. Multiple regression analyses were used to identify the significant predictors of blood donation, with the significance set at P<0.05.ResultsApproximately half of all subjects (53.3%) reported that they had previously donated blood, 39% of whom had donated more than once. The knowledge percentage mean score was 58.07%, denoting a poor level of knowledge, with only 11.9% reporting a good level of knowledge. The attitude percentage mean score towards donation was 75.45%, reflecting a neutral attitude towards donating blood, with 31.6% reporting a positive attitude. Donation was significantly more prevalent among males than females (66% versus 13.3%; P<0.001). After adjustment for confounders, a higher knowledge score (t=2.59; P=0.01), a higher attitude score (t=3.26; P=0.001), and male sex (t=10.45; P<0.001) were significant predictors of blood donation. An inability to reach the blood donation centers and a fear of anemia were the main reasons for females not donating blood (49.9% and 35.7%, respectively), whereas a lack of time was the main reason for males (59.5%).ConclusionPrevalence of blood donation was less than satisfactory among the Saudi public, probably due to misconceptions, poor knowledge, and unfavorable attitude to donation. Educational programs are necessary to increase the level of knowledge and improve the attitude of the Saudi public toward blood donation. Providing mobile blood collection units nearer to individuals’ places of work to reduce their time costs of donating is a necessity.

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“…[17] Fernández MA et al (1996) observed that in donors group, 58.4% of female and 41.6% of males were there. [18] Boulware LE et al (2002) conclude their study with the finding that female, black race and fear of hospitals are three major factors negatively associated with prior history of blood donation. [19] Sebok et al (2007) reported disproportionately more women deferred in comparison to men.…”

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Analysis of efforts to maintain safe donor in main donor pool after completion of temporary deferral period

Shah¹,

Tulsiani²,

Harimoorthy³

et al. 2013

Asian J Transfus Sci

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Background:Voluntary blood donation is not satisfactory all over India. In India, about 55% of donation is through voluntary non-remunerated blood donors (VNRBD). However, about one third already motivated blood donors are deferred due to stringent screening criteria, either temporarily or permanently. The temporarily deferred donors could be a good source of blood donation after deferral period.Aims:The present study is carried out to know retrieval of blood donors those who are deferred temporarily.Design:The present study is carried out in the Regional Blood Transfusion Centre of Western India. All donors screened as per the guideline and deferred donors are categorized as temporary and permanently deferred donors.Materials and Methods:From temporarily deferred donors, reason for deferral is considered. As per reason of deferral, time duration for recalling the donor is defined. Based on this, donor is called back to donate again.Statistical Analysis:Chi-square test is applied.Result:A total of 33% donors were deferred either temporarily or permanently. In the repeat donors (5.32%) deferral rate was significantly higher than first time (1.32%) donors. Significant female preponderance was observed (15.05% vs 2.51%). Majority of temporarily deferred donors were less than 40 years of age (80.80%), graduate (82.90%), from low income group (62.90%) and profession was service (48.10%).Conclusion:Low hemoglobin (78.30%) was the most common reason of temporary deferral, both in first time and repeat donors (71.00%). Efforts to increase the hemoglobin in the repeat donors will improve the donor retention and overall blood safety can be increased.

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How Some Attitudes, Beliefs and Motivations of Spanish Blood Donors Evolve over Time

Abstract: With the passage of time, donors' attitudes and beliefs evolve in a way that is favourable to blood donation and their motivations remain stable.

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Attitude to blood donation in Saudi Arabia

Attitude to blood donation in Saudi Arabia

Public awareness of blood donation in Central Saudi Arabia

Analysis of efforts to maintain safe donor in main donor pool after completion of temporary deferral period

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