Perceptions of deferred blood donors regarding false-positive screening results for infectious diseases and European blood establishment strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

This study explores the perceptions of deferred blood donors in the Netherlands regarding the information provided upon receiving false-positive screening (FPS) deferral letters for infectious diseases. To ensure blood supply safety, rigorous screening for infectious agents is implemented by blood establishments. However, FPS results can create challenges after donor notification, leading to psychological distress.

Materials and methods

The study purposively selected whole-blood donors who had received deferral letters due to two FPS results between April and October 2023. Semi-structured interviews, guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM), examined health behaviours through seven constructs. Additionally, a survey of European Blood Alliance (EBA) m

SUBMITTER: Beckman JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12695447 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature