Veerus P, Kullaste R, Pungas K, Aavik T, Lang K. How to reverse
first time donors to become regular donors? A questionnaire survey in Estonia.
Transfus Clin Biol 2017;
24:404-409. [PMID:
28668498 DOI:
10.1016/j.tracli.2017.06.010]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Donating blood in Estonia is non-remunerated and voluntary. Estonian Blood Service system has four independent regional blood centres that are responsible for blood collection, processing, screening and distribution of blood components to hospitals for clinical use.
STUDY DESIGN
This research was carried out as a questionnaire survey. A questionnaire was developed to study lapsing first time donors' (FTD) blood donation experience, intention and willingness to donate again.
METHODS
A thousand five hundred and forty-six questionnaires were posted to donors who had one successful donation in 2010 and who had not returned to second donation till the year 2012. For data analysis routine statistical methods were used. To evaluate the most appropriate number of classes, based on previous experience and future expectations, latent class analysis was used.
RESULTS
There were 453 respondents (29.3%). For the majority of aspects of blood donation experience the emotions were positive. Results of the study suggested that blood collection agencies should intervene to bolster donors' attitudes, perceived control, and identity as a donor during this crucial post-first donation period.
CONCLUSION
First blood donation seems to have been a positive experience. Reasons leading to stopping blood donation should be studied further. Establishing a donor registry for Estonia would be essential to keep track of donors.
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