A5048718864- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Travel-related health issues
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Blood transfusion and management
- Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Sharing Economy and Platforms
- International Development and Aid
- Halal products and consumer behavior
- Religion, Society, and Development
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
2017-2025
Abstract Background and Objectives Trans gender‐diverse people who wish to donate blood face significant barriers with policies procedures differing across countries. It remains critical explore the experiences perspectives of trans in different locations understand challenges local systems. We undertook a qualitative study focussed on processes affecting Australia, their views about needed change. Materials Methods Stakeholders collaborated researchers refine focus design research....
Abstract In the context of decreased demand for whole blood and increased plasma‐derived products, donors in Australia are increasingly being asked to convert from whole‐blood plasmapheresis donations. Plasmapheresis is a different type donation as process takes longer can be engaged more frequently. What unknown whether view donating plasma consistent with their donor identity how they respond possibility To explore this, we undertook semistructured telephone interviews 26 who had recently...
BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to understand Australian donorsʼ and nondonorsʼ orientations toward 13 noncash incentives for blood plasma donation the associations between intention donate (nondonors) subsequent (donors). STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS A survey 1028 donors 1201 nondonors conducted online by telephone. Donors were randomly selected from Red Cross Lifeblood donor panel; generated fixed line mobile telephone numbers across Australia. Incentives chosen reflect a wide array...
Genomic testing is already used by blood collection agencies (BCAs) to identify rare types and ensure the best possible matching of blood. With ongoing technological developments, broader applications, such as identification genetic markers relevant donor health, will become feasible. However, perspectives donors (and potential donors) on routine genomic are under-researched.Eight online Focus Groups were conducted: four with non-donors. Participants presented three hypothetical scenarios...
Abstract Background Early in the COVID‐19 pandemic, Australian donors aged 70 and over were advised to temporarily stop donating. The aim of this research was understand factors associated with some these continuing donate despite advice, whether adherence advice had negative implications for donor retention. Study Design Methods Survey data from 2078 analyzed donating blood during first 6 months impact following stay‐at‐home pandemic on return 6–12 into pandemic. Panel used gain an overview...
E-learning programmes are increasingly offered in transfusion medicine (TM) education. The aim of this study was to explore facilitators and barriers TM e-learning programmes, including assessment learning outcomes measures effectiveness.
Abstract Background O‐negative donors are a critical resource for blood collection agencies, and their recruitment retention provides an ongoing challenge. Motivational interviewing shows promise as tool to promote donor retention, although concerns about scalability remain. The current study examined the effect of automated Web‐based interview drawing on motivational self‐determination theory donors' motivation, intention, behavior. Study Design Methods Within 13 days donating, 2820...
Abstract Background Athletes are a key group from which likely eligible donors could be sourced. While blood donation has been popularized as detrimental to athletic performance, little is known about how athletes perceive donation. The aim of this study was investigate athletes' perceptions the impacts donating on their performance and whether these influence engagement with Study Design Methods A total 175 (78 donors; 97 non‐donors) prescreened donate in Australia completed an online...