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Bou Assi T, Haddad A, Ghanem N, Chahine R, Fazaa E, Karaki R, Feghali R, Ghorra P, Jisr T, Hachem B, Tarhini M, Rohban R, Hammoud H, Jamal M, El Amin H, Nabulsi M, Garraud O. Paths to improve voluntary blood donation in mixed public/private blood donation systems such as in Lebanon? Transfus Clin Biol 2024:S1246-7820(24)00062-4. [PMID: 38852712 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2024.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND The World Health Organization advocates for the achievement of 100% voluntary non-remunerated blood donation (VNRD) globally by the year 2020. However, until today, little was known in Lebanon regarding its actual rate or influencing factors, particularly donor motivations and behaviors. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of blood donors in Lebanon. The ultimate goals were to retain first-time donors, encourage them to become regular ones, and facilitate the transition from replacement donation to VNRD. MATERIALS AND METHODS A multi-centric cross-sectional study was carried across the five governorates in Lebanon. A self-administered and structured questionnaire was used in this survey. Results were presented in terms of odds ratios, with statistical significance defined at a P value of 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval. Additionally, a benchmarking analysis of the situation of blood donation in Lebanon was also conducted, identifying several areas for improvement. RESULTS A total of 620 blood donors participated in this study, with 21.3% being first-time donors and 78.7% repeat donors. While the latter were primarily motivated by self-esteem, solidarity or returning a favor (89%, 77.9% and 78.1%), the main obstacle for becoming regular donors was a lack of initiative (34.6%). Female donors (9.9% of the total) exhibited better knowledge (OR = 2.20, p = 0.011) and were more inclined to donate voluntarily (OR = 1.52, p = 0.048). Conversely, male donors were more likely to be repeat donors, often through replacement donation (OR = 2.95, p = 0.001). CONCLUSION There is a significant disparity between the low rate of voluntary donation in Lebanon (22.2%) and the relatively high proportion of donors with adequate knowledge of the donation process (60.5%). Therefore, urgent action by public authorities, based on the evidence based strategies outlined in this article, is crucial to enhancing the voluntary donation rate in Lebanon.
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- Tarek Bou Assi
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Blood Bank, Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Blood Bank, Saint Joseph Hospital, Dora, Lebanon; Department of Laboratory Medicine, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, Jaledib, Lebanon
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- Department of Clinical Pathology and Blood Bank, Sacré-Coeur Hospital, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Blood Bank, Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Blood Bank, Rafic Hariri University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon; Blood Transfusion Services, Lebanese Red Cross, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Blood Bank, Hôtel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Blood Bank, Hopital Libanais Geitaoui-CHU, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Blood Bank and Cellular Therapy, Makassed General Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Blood Bank, Hôtel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Blood Bank, Middle East Institute of Health, Bsalim, Lebanon
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Blood Bank, Al Raee Hospital, Saïda, Lebanon; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Blood Bank, Sheikh Ragheb Harb University Hospital, Nabatieh, Lebanon
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Blood Bank, Saint Joseph Hospital, Dora, Lebanon
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Blood Bank, Saint Georges Hospital, Hadath, Lebanon
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- Department of Blood Bank, Hammoud Hospital University Medical Center, Saïda, Lebanon
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- Department of Blood Bank, Nini Hospital, Tripoli, Lebanon; Department of Laboratory and Blood Bank, Saydet Zgharta University Medical Center, Zgharta, Lebanon
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- Department of Blood Bank, Haykel Hospital, Tripoli, Lebanon
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- Sainbiose-INSERM_U1059, Faculty of Medicine, University of Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
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Beaton MA, Gratch I, Cha CB. Specificity, frequency, and intent: Multiple characteristics of adolescents' suicide plan correlate with their history of suicidal behavior. Suicide Life Threat Behav 2023; 53:1025-1037. [PMID: 37720928 DOI: 10.1111/sltb.13002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Suicide plans (SP) can be a common precipitant to suicidal behavior (SB) during adolescence, and SPs can vary in how specific they are, how frequently they are thought about, and how strongly they are intended to be enacted. To date, we have limited understanding of how discrete SP characteristics (i.e., specificity, frequency, and intent to act) present among adolescents, and whether they relate to SB. In the current study, we investigated SP characteristics and their association with SB history among adolescents who had previously considered suicide. METHODS Participants were 142 community-based adolescents (14-19 years; M = 17.6, SD = 1.4) who reported a history of suicidal ideation. Adolescents provided responses pertaining to their SP history, SP characteristics, and SB history, via the Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Interview-Revised (SITBI-R). RESULTS Greater specificity, frequency, and intent were each associated with modestly increased odds of reporting an SB history. The associations between plan specificity and SB history, as well as between frequency of thinking about one's SP and SB history, were mediated by adolescents' intent to act on their SP. CONCLUSIONS It may not only be whether, but how, adolescents plan for suicide that relates to their tendency to engage in SB.
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- Maura A Beaton
- Department of Counseling & Clinical Psychology, Teachers College - Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Counseling & Clinical Psychology, Teachers College - Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Counseling & Clinical Psychology, Teachers College - Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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Ou-Yang J, Li SJ, Bei CH, He B, Chen JY, Liang HQ, Fu YS. Blood donor recruitment in Guangzhou, China, during the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. Transfusion 2020; 60:2597-2610. [PMID: 32627205 PMCID: PMC7361411 DOI: 10.1111/trf.15971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) epidemic affected blood collection in Guangzhou, China. Study Design and Methods This paper includes three studies. The observational study reported the trends of blood collection during the epidemic in Guangzhou, China. The cross‐sectional survey investigated factors influencing blood donation during the COVID‐19 epidemic, and a self‐administered questionnaire was given to 1584 street whole blood donors (SWBDs) who donated during the epidemic. The randomized controlled trial involved 19 491 SWBDs who donated in 2019 but did not donate during the epidemic. Trial participants were randomly assigned to two intervention groups: Group 1 completed Questionnaire 1, which contained precautionary measures in response to COVID‐19 and other messages about blood donation during the epidemic; Group 2 completed Questionnaire 2, which did not include this information. A control group did not receive any questionnaire. Results As measures were implemented, the number of blood donors increased accordingly. Both first‐time and repeat SWBDs perceived the same level of blood need and donated blood because it would save lives. SWBDs who completed Questionnaire 1 expressed a greater intention to donate during the epidemic. Enabling blood donors to perceive a higher level of blood need and a lower level of COVID‐19 infection risk related to blood donation mobilized experienced SWBDs to donate within 3 weeks. Intention‐to‐treat analyses and average‐treatment‐effect‐on‐the‐treated estimations confirmed that Questionnaire 1 could motivate SWBDs to actually donate blood. Conclusion Various measures could ease blood shortage during the COVID‐19 epidemic. Administration of Questionnaire 1 could increase blood donations during the epidemic.
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- Jian Ou-Yang
- Guangzhou Blood Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Blood Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Blood Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Blood Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Blood Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Blood Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Blood Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Ou-Yang J, Bei CH, Liang HQ, He B, Chen JY, Fu YS. Effective methods for reactivating inactive blood donors: a stratified randomised controlled study. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:475. [PMID: 32276613 PMCID: PMC7147048 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08594-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recruiting of sufficient numbers of donors of blood products is vital worldwide. In this study we assessed the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of telephone calls and SMS reminders for re-recruitment of inactive blood donors. METHODS This single-centre, non-blinded, parallel randomised controlled trial in Guangzhou, China included 11,880 inactive blood donors whose last donation was between January 1 and June 30, 2014. The donors were randomly assigned to one of two intervention groups (telephone call or short message service [SMS] communications) or to a control group without intervention. SMS messages with altruistic appeal were adopted in the SMS group; in addition to altruistic appeal, reasons for deferral of blood donation were also asked in the telephone group. All participants were followed up for 1 year. The primary outcome was re-donation rate, and rates in different groups were compared by intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis and estimation of the average treatment effect on the treated (ATT). Secondary outcomes were the self-reported deterrents. Other outcomes included the re-donation interval, and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of telephone calls and SMS reminders on re-recruitment. RESULTS ITT analysis revealed no significant differences in the re-donation rate among the three groups. ATT estimations indicated that among compliers, telephone calls significantly increased re-donation compared to both SMS reminders and no intervention. Donor return behaviour was positively associated with receiving reminders successfully, being male, older age, and previous donation history. The SMS reminder prompted donors to return sooner than no reminder within 6 months, and according to ICER calculations, SMS reminders were more cost-effective than telephone calls. Donors reported time constraints as the most main causes of self-deferral in the telephone group, and altruistic appeal had a positive effect on these donors. CONCLUSIONS Interventions to reactivate inactive blood donors can be effective, with telephone calls prompting more donors to return but at a greater cost than SMS messages. SMS reminder with altruistic appeal can urge donors to re-donate sooner within 6 months than no reminder. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03366441 (Reactivation of Inactive Blood Donors). Retrospectively registered 4 December 2017.
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- Jian Ou-Yang
- Guangzhou Blood Center, 7th F., 31st Luyuan Rd. Yuexiu Dist, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Blood Center, 7th F., 31st Luyuan Rd. Yuexiu Dist, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Blood Center, 7th F., 31st Luyuan Rd. Yuexiu Dist, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Blood Center, 7th F., 31st Luyuan Rd. Yuexiu Dist, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Blood Center, 7th F., 31st Luyuan Rd. Yuexiu Dist, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Blood Center, 7th F., 31st Luyuan Rd. Yuexiu Dist, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. .,The Key Medical Disciplines and Specialties Program of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Masser B, Ferguson E, Merz EM, Williams L. Beyond Description: The Predictive Role of Affect, Memory, and Context in the Decision to Donate or Not Donate Blood. Transfus Med Hemother 2019; 47:175-185. [PMID: 32355478 DOI: 10.1159/000501917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Research on the recruitment and retention of blood donors has typically drawn on a homogeneous set of descriptive theories, viewing the decision to become and remain a donor as the outcome of affectively cold, planned, and rational decision-making by the individual. While this approach provides insight into how our donors think about blood donation, it is limited and has not translated into a suite of effective interventions. In this review, we set out to explore how a broader consideration of the influences on donor decision-making, in terms of affect, memory, and the context in which donation takes place, may yield benefit in the way we approach donor recruitment and retention. Summary Drawing on emerging research, we argue for the importance of considering the implications of both the positive and the negative emotions that donors experience and we argue for the importance of directly targeting affect in interventions to recruit nondonors. Next, we focus on the reconstructed nature of memory and the factors that influence what we remember about an event. We discuss how these processes may impact the retention of donors and the potential to intervene to enhance donors' recollections of their experiences. Finally, we discuss how our focus on the individual has led us to neglect the influence of the context in which donation takes place on donor behavior. We argue that the amassing of comprehensive large data sets detailing both the characteristics of the individuals and the context of their giving will ultimately allow for the more effective deployment of resources to improve recruitment and retention. Key Messages In suggesting these directions for future research, our want is to move beyond the ways in which we have traditionally described blood donation behavior with the aim of improving our theorizing about donors while improving the translational value of our research.
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- Barbara Masser
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia.,Australian Red Cross Blood Service, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Donor Medicine, Sanquin Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Sociology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Ferguson E, Murray C, O’Carroll RE. Blood and organ donation: health impact, prevalence, correlates, and interventions. Psychol Health 2019; 34:1073-1104. [DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2019.1603385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Eamonn Ferguson
- School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Division of Psychology, University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland
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Merz EM, Zijlstra BJH, de Kort WLAM. Blood donor show behaviour after an invitation to donate: The influence of collection site factors. Vox Sang 2017; 112:628-637. [PMID: 28833262 DOI: 10.1111/vox.12562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Revised: 06/10/2017] [Accepted: 07/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Show behaviour after invitation to donate varies considerably across donors. More insight into this variation is important for blood banks in achieving stable stocks. This study examined individual factors determining intended show behaviour. Most importantly, however, this study is the first study to account for variation in donor behaviour across different collection sites. MATERIALS AND METHODS We applied a multilevel approach to data from Donor InSight, including 11 889 donors from 257 fixed and mobile collection sites in the Netherlands. The aim of the multilevel models was to account for variance at two levels, that is donors and collection sites. We estimated the likelihood of showing after invitation based on individual predictors, including demographics, donation history and attitude. At the collection site level, we included satisfaction with the blood bank aggregated from individual responses by donors who donate at this site, opening hours and collection site type, that is fixed/mobile. RESULTS Most importantly, show behaviour varied considerably across collection sites and depended on characteristics of these sites. Moreover, women, older and more experienced donors had higher odds of showing after invitation than men, younger and less experienced donors. Donors higher on warm glow, self-efficacy and donor identity more likely showed after an invitation. Higher aggregate satisfaction and donating at fixed collection sites increased the odds of show. CONCLUSION In addition to individual factors, collection site characteristics are important in explaining variation in donor show behaviour, thus presenting clues for blood bank policies and interventions to improve donor show.
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- E-M Merz
- Sanquin Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Sanquin Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Mousavi SA, Hermundstad B, Knutsen TR, Llohn AH. The association between interval from acceptance to first-time donation, missed first appointment and future donation behaviour. Transfus Med 2017; 28:249-254. [PMID: 28557101 DOI: 10.1111/tme.12428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Revised: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES We examined the association of the interval between the date an individual is accepted for blood donation and the date of first donation (IFD-interval, index-to-first-time donation interval) and missed first appointment with future donation behaviour among new donors. These two variables have not been analysed in previous studies of donation behaviour among new donors. METHODS Categories were generated for age (18-29 vs 30-65 years), missed-appointment status (no-show vs same-day cancellation) and the IFD-interval [short (≤median time) vs long (>median time)]. Accepted donors (n = 807) were followed for 19 months. Outcome measures were first-appointment attendance rates, return rates among first-time donors and the proportion of experienced donors, defined as those who gave ≥5 donations. RESULTS In logistic regression analyses, high no-show rates were significantly associated with decreased likelihood of first-time donation. Long IFD-intervals were significantly associated with decreased likelihood of returning for a second donation among first-time donors. Experienced donors, compared to novice donors, were more likely to be male than female, older than younger and with shorter vs longer IFD-intervals. CONCLUSIONS No-show and long IFD-intervals may be behavioural markers of low levels of motivation for making the first donation and for returning for a second donation, respectively.
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- S A Mousavi
- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, University of Oslo, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, University of Oslo, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, University of Oslo, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, University of Oslo, Lørenskog, Norway
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Hu H, Wang T, Fu Q. Psychological factors related to donation behaviour among Chinese adults: results from a longitudinal investigation. Transfus Med 2017; 27 Suppl 5:335-341. [DOI: 10.1111/tme.12422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2015] [Revised: 02/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- H. Hu
- Institute of Blood Transfusion; Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; Chengdu PR China
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- Office of Records; Nanjing Red Cross Blood Center; Nanjing PR China
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- Office of Records; Nanjing Red Cross Blood Center; Nanjing PR China
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[Commitment in plasmapheresis donation: A study of determinants among regular donors in plasmapheresis]. Transfus Clin Biol 2017; 24:38-46. [PMID: 28336244 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2017.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The purpose of this study, based on the Theory of planned behavior, is to identify and ultimately better understand what determines the fidelity and the regularity of donors committed in plasmapheresis donation. This qualitative study is a primary stage to establish a classification of donors in a French socio-cultural context. For this reason, we have carried out a survey among 16 regular plasmapheresis donors, by way of semi-structured individual interviews at the Établissement français du sang - Brittany. The level of commitment of these regular donors is considered as a level of appropriation. If subjective norms have initially influenced their decision to donate blood, no specific motivation has been highlighted for them to donate plasma except a generally favourable attitude towards the voluntary donation process. The perception of control over their environment is a variable which played a decisive role in the donor's intention to give, with little cost associated to plasmapheresis donation and recourse to internal causal explanations. A better comprehension of the plasmapheresis donors' determinants should lead us to a more efficient awareness of new potential donors, thereby enhancing recruitment and retention. Due to the increasing need for plasma-derived products, this study's ultimate issue is closely correlated both with ethical and socio-economic aspects. Following which, after analysing the results, a certain number of recommendations will be made.
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Masser BM, Davison TE, Chapman CM. How can we encourage our voluntary non-remunerated donors to donate more frequently? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/voxs.12312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- B. M. Masser
- School of Psychology; The University of Queensland; St Lucia Brisbane QLD Australia
- Clinical Services and Research; The Australian Red Cross Blood Service; Melbourne VIC. Australia
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- Clinical Services and Research; The Australian Red Cross Blood Service; Melbourne VIC. Australia
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- School of Psychology; The University of Queensland; St Lucia Brisbane QLD Australia
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Sénémeaud C, Sanrey C, Callé N, Plainfossé C, Belhaire A, Georget P. The watching-eyes phenomenon and blood donation: Does exposure to pictures of eyes increase blood donation by young adults? Transfus Apher Sci 2016; 56:168-170. [PMID: 27887885 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2016.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2016] [Revised: 11/05/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This study examined the effectiveness of exposure to a "watching-eyes image" in increasing blood donation rates among young people, a segment of the population that is particularly underrepresented among blood donors. Participants were 454 first-year university students, each of who was given a blood-donation flyer at the beginning of a lecture. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two conditions depending on whether the flyer they received bore a picture of eyes (experimental condition) or a neutral picture (control condition). We recorded the numbers of participants who promised to give blood and who actually gave blood during the blood drive. Results show that the number of people who gave blood was significantly higher in the experimental condition than in the control condition. These findings provide the first evidence of the effectiveness of the watching-eyes strategy in encouraging young people to give blood. We discuss the processes underlying the "watching-eyes effect" with respect to blood donation.
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- University of Rennes 2, CRPCC-LAUREPS, EA 1285 Rennes, France
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- Établissement Français du Sang Normandie, Normandy, France
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- University of Caen Normandy, IAE of Caen - NIMEC, EA 969 Normandy, France
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- University of Caen Normandy, IAE of Caen - NIMEC, EA 969 Normandy, France
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Fonte D, Blondé J, Girandola F. How to encourage non-donors to be more willing to donate blood? Testing of binding communication based interventions. Transfus Med 2016; 27:207-212. [PMID: 27859798 DOI: 10.1111/tme.12376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Revised: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Our study aims to test the effectiveness of binding communication based interventions (vs classical persuasive communication based ones) inciting non-donors to act in favour of blood donation. BACKGROUND The implementation of effective communication interventions represents a major public health issue. Nevertheless, persuasive media campaigns appear to have little effect on behaviours. Even though non-donors hold a positive attitude towards blood donation, they are not inclined to donate. As an alternative to producing behavioural changes, many recent studies have shown the superiority of binding communication over persuasive communication. METHODS All participants, non-donors, were randomly assigned to one of four experimental conditions of a 2 (type of communication: persuasive vs binding) × 2 (source credibility: low vs high) factorial design. Then, they were asked to report their intention to donate blood, and their intention to distribute leaflets regarding blood donation. RESULTS Binding communication is a more effective strategy for increasing intention towards blood donation compared with persuasive communication, especially when combined with high credibility source. DISCUSSION Accordingly this study calls for more consideration of knowledge of social psychology to design effective communication interventions and increase the number of donations.
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- D Fonte
- Aix Marseille Université, LPS EA 849, 13621, Aix en Provence, France
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- Aix Marseille Université, LPS EA 849, 13621, Aix en Provence, France
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- Aix Marseille Université, LPS EA 849, 13621, Aix en Provence, France
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Masser BM, France CR, Himawan LK, Hyde MK, Smith G. The impact of the context and recruitment materials on nondonors' willingness to donate blood. Transfusion 2016; 56:2995-3003. [DOI: 10.1111/trf.13805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2016] [Revised: 06/20/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Barbara M. Masser
- School of Psychology; The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
- Clinical Services and Research, The Australian Red Cross Service, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University; Gold Coast Campus Southport Queensland Australia
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Moussaoui L, Naef D, Tissot JD, Desrichard O. “Save lives” arguments might not be as effective as you think: A randomized field experiment on blood donation. Transfus Clin Biol 2016; 23:59-63. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2016.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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How Can We Improve Retention of the First-Time Donor? A Systematic Review of the Current Evidence. Transfus Med Rev 2016; 30:81-91. [PMID: 26971186 DOI: 10.1016/j.tmrv.2016.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2015] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Blood products are critical to health systems and donations by voluntary nonremunerated donors are recommended. Worldwide, however, only around 5% of those eligible to donate do so and around half of those never return to donate again. This review focuses on what deters first-time donors, what predicts their retention, and what interventions may promote retention of this group. A comprehensive search of relevant databases identified 9 studies investigating motives and deterrents of first-time donors, 14 studies investigating predictors for first-time donors (13 whole blood [WB] and 2 plasmapheresis), and 15 studies (in 14 published articles) detailing interventions conducted on first-time donors. Drawing on an established blood donation taxonomy, studies were classified by 2 independent raters. Interventions were also classified into traditional, behavioral, or social science interventions. With only 2 eligible studies among first-time plasmapheresis donors, analyses focused on WB donors. First-time WB donors reported benevolent and collectivistic motivations, as well as personal benefits to commence WB donation. Self-reported deterrents have typically not been examined. Intention predicted first-time donor retention with intention determined by attitudes and a sense of (perceived behavioral) control. However, anxiety, adverse events, and deferrals all deterred retention. Traditional interventions, such as reminders and incentives, are widespread yet had only a small effect on return of first-time donors. Although behavioral science interventions such as fluid loading are effective, the strongest effect for the return of first-time donors was found when individual psychological support was provided. The purpose of this analysis was to identify the factors associated with the commencement and continuation of first WB donations. The current review revealed that self-reported motivators are typically not effective, and most successful predictive factors identified have not been translated into interventions. Future work would do well to identify, manage, and meet donors' expectations along with developing more individualized donation experiences. Blood donor research should delineate donor career stages; addressing first-time donor retention will support stable panels for blood collection agencies.
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Papagiannis D, Rachiotis G, Symvoulakis EK, Anyfantakis D, Douvlataniotis K, Zilidis C, Markaki A, Hadjichristodoulou C. Blood donation knowledge and attitudes among undergraduate health science students: A cross-sectional study. Transfus Apher Sci 2015; 54:303-8. [PMID: 26653930 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2015.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2015] [Revised: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
Awareness towards blood donation can be empowered by health professionals' role-modelling. We aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes among Greek undergraduate medical laboratory students. A questionnaire was distributed to 330 students (response rate: 88.7%). Overall, 24% had donated blood at least once, with males 4.62 times more likely to be donors. Voluntary, non-remunerated blood donors were more likely to be repeaters. A quarter of all students were inclined to offer blood for monetary reward, with men more prone to accept payment. There is a need to campaign health science students during formal education through need-based as well as altruistic 'smart' messages.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dimitrios Papagiannis
- Department of Epidemiology and Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Papakiriazi 22, Larissa 41222, Greece
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- Department of Epidemiology and Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Papakiriazi 22, Larissa 41222, Greece.
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- Technological Institute of Thessalia, Ring Road, Larissa 41110, Greece
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- Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece
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- Department of Epidemiology and Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Papakiriazi 22, Larissa 41222, Greece
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First-time whole blood donation: A critical step for donor safety and retention on first three donations. Transfus Clin Biol 2015; 22:312-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2015.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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van Dongen A. Easy come, easy go. Retention of blood donors. Transfus Med 2015; 25:227-33. [DOI: 10.1111/tme.12249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2015] [Revised: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- A. van Dongen
- Department of Donor Studies Sanquin Research; Amsterdam the Netherlands
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