“Why don't you want my poop?” Willing stool donor's experiences of being ineligible to donate intestinal microbiota
Melissa K. Hyde,
Barbara M. Masser,
Lianne Spears
Abstract:BackgroundBlood collection agencies (BCAs) hosting stool (fecal or poo) donor programs report high rates of donor deferral. However, the impact of deferral on willing donors, in terms of personal well‐being and future engagement with BCAs, remains unexplored. Accordingly, we surveyed those attempting to donate intestinal microbiota about their experience of being ineligible.Study Design and MethodsA total of 196 potential stool donors from Australia's BCA (>90% blood/blood product donors) completed the firs… Show more
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