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Can better information increase hemapheresis?

Antonella Pagliariccio1, Grazia Guermandi, Maria Marinozzi

  • 1Immunohematology and Trasfusional Center, Regional Hospital, Via Conca no. 1, Ancona, Italy. a.pagliariccio@libero.it

Transfusion and Apheresis Science : Official Journal of the World Apheresis Association : Official Journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis
|April 8, 2003
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Potential plasma and platelet donors often have negative perceptions of hemapheresis due to a lack of information. Improving donor education on procedures and the importance of apheresis donations is key to increasing participation.

Area of Science:

  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Donor Behavior Studies

Background:

  • Understanding donor reluctance is crucial for maintaining blood product supply.
  • Apheresis donation (plasma and platelets) is vital but faces unique recruitment challenges compared to whole blood donation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the reasons behind donor hesitancy towards first-time hemapheresis donation.
  • To test the hypothesis that insufficient information negatively impacts donor perception of apheresis.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was administered to 745 potential donors in the Marche and Abruzzo regions (February-April 2001).
  • Data analysis included comparative perceptions of hemapheresis versus blood donation and linear regression to identify key factors influencing perception.

Main Results:

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  • Donors exhibited a less favorable perception of hemapheresis compared to whole blood donation.
  • Significant differences were observed in perceptions regarding information, safety, importance, and procedure length.
  • Lower information levels were directly correlated with unfavorable perceptions of safety and donation importance.

Conclusions:

  • Prejudices and negative perceptions of hemapheresis stem primarily from a lack of adequate information.
  • Enhanced educational strategies focusing on donation procedures and the critical role of apheresis products are essential for improving donor recruitment and retention.