What would encourage blood donation in Ireland?

Abstract

Replacing regular donors is a major challenge for the transfusion service providers. This study shows that by facilitating the general public by introducing more mobile clinics/sessions, more flexible opening hours and having a better level of knowledge in the community about blood donation may encourage lapsed donors and new donors to become regular donors.

Correlates of voluntary blood donation among people in a hill capital in India

“…Current donors cited 'awareness of patient needs' (88%), 'trust in the blood transfusion service' (70%) and 'an advertising campaign' (70%) as reasons encouraging them to donate blood. [24] A good number of regular and volunteer donors is required to ensure an adequate and safe blood supply. The results of the present study reveal interesting facts regarding people's behaviour and perception towards VBD.…”

La géographie du don de sang au Québec : quelles variations régionales ?

“…Au Canada, une récente étude vient corroborer certains des résultats cités précédemment, notamment sur la question de l'éducation, du revenu et de l'immigration : Saberton et al (2009) ont en effet démontré que ces variables sont toutes positivement reliées au taux de don par secteur de recensement. La hausse de la demande globale pour des produits sanguins, combinée à une décrois-sance générale du nombre total de nouveaux donneurs, devient une préoccupation importante des agences responsables de l'approvisionnement en sang, en particulier dans les pays occidentaux (Wu et al, 2001 ;Simon, 2003 ;Harrington et al, 2007 ;Greinacher et al, 2011). Héma-Québec, le seul organisme responsable de l'approvisionnement en sang au Québec, n'y fait pas exception.…”

Causes of discontinuity of blood donation among donors in Shiraz, Iran: cross-sectional study

“…This may be due to the higher frequency of vasovagal reactions among them. [29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36] It therefore seems that education and reassurance for donors are needed, in order to explain to them that donation does not affect their health. The rate of repeat donation is lower among donors who have had a reaction, 4,6,9 and the return rate among donors who have had good experiences is higher.…”