Views and attitudes towards blood donation: a qualitative investigation of Indian non-donors living in England.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the views and attitudes of Indians living in England on blood donation.

Background

In light of the predicted shortages in blood supply, it is vital to consider ways in which to maximise donation rates. These include addressing the issue of lower donation rates among ethnic minorities, including Indians. However research specifically among minority ethnicities in UK is sparse.

Setting

General practice in North London.

Participants

A convenience sample of 12 non-donor Indians living in England.

Methods

This is a qualitative investigation involving semistructured interviews. Themes derived were analysed using thematic framework analysis.

Results

Five key themes emerged from the data, and these concerned participants' perspectives

SUBMITTER: Joshi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5665255 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature