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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology of Religion
  • Health Behavior

Background:

  • Religiosity is a significant factor in many life decisions, but its association with altruistic behaviors like blood donation requires further investigation.
  • Understanding factors influencing blood donation is crucial for maintaining adequate blood supply.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between religiosity and blood donation practices.
  • To identify potential associations in a representative sample of primary healthcare users.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilized the Duke University Religious Index-DUREL to measure religiosity (organizational, non-organizational, intrinsic).
  • 1055 primary healthcare users in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, participated.
  • Adjusted odds ratios were calculated to assess the association, controlling for sex and age.

Main Results:

  • 23.3% of participants had previously donated blood.
  • High levels of religiosity were prevalent, with no significant difference in religiosity scores between blood donors and non-donors.
  • Social influences, specifically from family and friends, played a significant role in donation decisions.

Conclusions:

  • Religiosity was not directly associated with blood donation in this population.
  • Future research should explore mediating variables to understand the complex relationship between religion and blood donation.
  • Social networks are key influencers of blood donation behavior.