Understanding non-return after a temporary deferral from giving blood: a qualitative study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The reasons why deferral from blood donation reduces the likelihood of future return remain unclear. This aim of this study was to investigate possible reasons why deferral has such a dramatic impact on donation patterns.</p> &...
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The reasons why deferral from blood donation reduces the likelihood of future return remain unclear. This aim of this study was to investigate possible reasons why deferral has such a dramatic impact on donation patterns.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Qualitative methods were used to explore donors’ motivations to give blood, their experiences of temporary deferral, and their intentions to return once eligible. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 donors in the two weeks following a temporary deferral due to a low haemoglobin concentration. The Framework approach was used to analyse data and identify themes associated with prompt return, ascertained from Blood Service records.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>We found that, predominantly, individuals give blood because it represents an easy and convenient way to help others, and provides personal rewards, such as enhancing positive self-concepts and valuable knowledge about health. Deferral disrupts the habit of regular donation, and additionally, introduces an element of practical and emotional hassle to what is generally seen as an undemanding activity. Return after deferral was related to four aspects of a person and their context: an individual’s other obligations, especially parenting; whether donation arrangements were facilitated by a range of supports; the presence of a strong “blood donor” identity; and whether deferral left the donor feeling valued and appreciated.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Aspects of the deferral process need to be improved to ensure individuals feel valued, and continued attention should be given to the convenience of donation, especially for those with competing obligations.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6ac493ac5674470e9bf730a434a5f3e72022-12-22T03:11:48ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582012-12-01121106310.1186/1471-2458-12-1063Understanding non-return after a temporary deferral from giving blood: a qualitative studyHillgrove Tessa LDoherty Kathleen VMoore Vivienne M<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The reasons why deferral from blood donation reduces the likelihood of future return remain unclear. This aim of this study was to investigate possible reasons why deferral has such a dramatic impact on donation patterns.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Qualitative methods were used to explore donors’ motivations to give blood, their experiences of temporary deferral, and their intentions to return once eligible. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 donors in the two weeks following a temporary deferral due to a low haemoglobin concentration. The Framework approach was used to analyse data and identify themes associated with prompt return, ascertained from Blood Service records.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>We found that, predominantly, individuals give blood because it represents an easy and convenient way to help others, and provides personal rewards, such as enhancing positive self-concepts and valuable knowledge about health. Deferral disrupts the habit of regular donation, and additionally, introduces an element of practical and emotional hassle to what is generally seen as an undemanding activity. Return after deferral was related to four aspects of a person and their context: an individual’s other obligations, especially parenting; whether donation arrangements were facilitated by a range of supports; the presence of a strong “blood donor” identity; and whether deferral left the donor feeling valued and appreciated.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Aspects of the deferral process need to be improved to ensure individuals feel valued, and continued attention should be given to the convenience of donation, especially for those with competing obligations.</p>http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/1063 |
| spellingShingle | Hillgrove Tessa L Doherty Kathleen V Moore Vivienne M Understanding non-return after a temporary deferral from giving blood: a qualitative study BMC Public Health |
| title | Understanding non-return after a temporary deferral from giving blood: a qualitative study |
| title_full | Understanding non-return after a temporary deferral from giving blood: a qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Understanding non-return after a temporary deferral from giving blood: a qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Understanding non-return after a temporary deferral from giving blood: a qualitative study |
| title_short | Understanding non-return after a temporary deferral from giving blood: a qualitative study |
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