Blood donation motivators and barriers reported by young, first-time whole blood donors: Examining the association of reported motivators and barriers with subsequent donation behavior and potential sex, race, and ethnic group differences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A greater understanding of young, first-time donor motivators and barriers is needed to address the ongoing challenge of retaining these essential donors.

Study design and methods

Structured interviews conducted with 508 young, first-time whole blood donors [66.1% female; Mean Age = 19.4 (SD = 2.5) years] were coded to identify reported motivators and barriers. Reported motivators and barriers were then examined for their association with attempted donation behavior over a 14-month follow-up, and for potential sex, race, and ethnic group differences in the frequency of endorsement.

Results

Prosocial motivation (e.g., altruism) was the most commonly reported motivator and fear (e.g., fainting, needles) was the most commonly reported barrier. Donation behavio

SUBMITTER: France CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9742189 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature