Cognitive predictors of ethnic minorities' blood donation intention

2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 357-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Amponsah-Afuwape ◽  
L. B. Myers ◽  
S. P. Newman
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Cognitive Predictors ◽  
Donation Intention

scholarly journals Promoting the Propensity for Blood Donation Through the Understanding of Its Antecedents.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta Guglielmetti Mugion ◽  
Pasca Maria Giovina ◽  
Di Pietro Laura ◽  
Maria Francesca Renzi
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Universal Coverage ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Donation Intention ◽  
Italian Context

Abstract Background. The paper is aimed at understanding the main antecedents related to the blood donation propensity related to both donors and non-donors. With our research, we are going to analyse the two perspectives in order to identify similarities and differences concentrating on the Italian context. Our findings can be useful also in the COVID-19 epoch in which blood availability continue to be a primary need of hospitals. Blood is a vital resource that strongly affects the efficacy and sustainability of every national healthcare system and the system’s ability to achieve the goal of universal coverage. This is especially true in the COVID-19 epidemic, in which there is the need for blood among hospitals. Methods. The purpose of this paper is to understand the main antecedents of citizens’ blood donation intention and the propensity to enhance word of mouth among both donors and non-donors. To fulfil this purpose, the Theory of Planned Behaviour is adopted as a theoretical lens. An empirical investigation was performed in Italy, adopting a mixed methods research design. First, a qualitative analysis was carried out through 30 in-depth interviews. Then, a survey was used to quantitatively investigate the intention to donate among both donors (N=173) and non-donors (N=87). A conceptual model was developed and tested through Structural Equation Modeling, developing a multi-group approach. Results. The present study confirms the relations proposed by the Theory of Planned Behaviour, even though some differences between the two groups are shown. The construct Information and Communication is crucial for donors, non-donors, and non-donor inhibitors. Service quality has an impact on the propensity to generate Word Of Mouth. Conclusion. This paper reveals the main differences between donor and non-donor perspectives. Fruitful insights for enhancing blood donation awareness are provided. Our findings can also be useful in the COVID-19 epidemic, in which there is more need for blood in hospitals.

Temporal distance and blood donation intention

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 590-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soe Yoon Choi ◽  
Hee Sun Park ◽  
Ju Yeon Oh
Keyword(s):  
Social Desirability ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
One Year ◽  
The One ◽  
Donation Intention ◽  
Time Frames ◽  
Near Future ◽  
The Relationship

This study tested Construal Level Theory and examined social desirability and cultural differences as factors affecting blood donation intention across different time frames. Findings showed that individuals indicated stronger intentions for the distant future (one-year and no-time indication frames) than for the near future (one-week and three-month frames). The relationship between social desirability rating of blood donation and intention was positive and significant for the no-time indication frame, but it was not significant for the one-week time frame and the three-month time frame. Koreans and Americans did not differ in the relationship between social desirability and intentions across different time frames.

scholarly journals Promoting the propensity for blood donation through the understanding of its determinants.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta Guglielmetti Mugion ◽  
Pasca Maria Giovina ◽  
Di Pietro Laura ◽  
Maria Francesca Renzi
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Universal Coverage ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Donation Intention ◽  
Italian Context ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Background. The paper aims to understand the main antecedents related to the blood donation propensity related to both donors and non-donors. With our research, we will analyse the two perspectives to identify similarities and differences concentrating on the Italian context. Blood is a vital resource that strongly affects every national healthcare system's efficacy and sustainability and the system's ability to achieve the goal of universal coverage. Methods. The purpose of this paper is to understand the main antecedents of citizens' blood donation intention and the propensity to encourage communication about blood donation among both donors and non-donors. The Theory of Planned Behaviour is adopted as a theoretical lens. An empirical investigation was performed in Italy, adopting a mixed methods research design. First, a qualitative analysis was carried out through 30 in-depth interviews. Then, a survey was used to quantitatively investigate the intention to donate among both donors (N=173) and non-donors (N=87). A conceptual model was developed and tested through Structural Equation Modelling, developing a multi-group approach. Results. The present study confirms the relations proposed by the Theory of Planned Behaviour, even though some differences between the two groups are shown. The construct Information and Communication is crucial for donors, non-donors, whereas for non-donor inhibitors is vital. Service quality has an impact on the propensity to recommend and communicate the value of blood donation.Conclusion. This paper reveals the main differences between donor and non-donor perspectives. Fruitful insights for enhancing blood donation awareness are provided.

Is removing blood donation barriers a donation facilitator?

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 190-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Polonsky ◽  
Kate Francis ◽  
Andre Renzaho
Keyword(s):  
Social Marketing ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
African Migrants ◽  
African Community ◽  
Donation Intention ◽  
Social Marketing Campaigns ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The aim of this study was to assess whether the removal of blood donation “barriers” facilitates blood donation intentions, using a sample of African migrants, and to identify the implications for social marketing. African migrants are currently under-represented as blood donors in Australia. Some members of the African community have unique donation needs that can only be served by this community. Design/methodology/approach – Interviews were conducted with 425 people from the African community in Victoria and South Australia. Factor analysis was performed on the barriers and the removal of barriers. Item groupings for both constructs differed, suggesting that barriers and their removal are not necessarily opposite constructs. Findings – The cultural society factor was negatively associated with blood donation intention (i.e. a barrier), whereas engagement and overcoming fear were positively associated with blood donation intention (i.e. facilitators). Cultural issues and lack of understanding were not seen to impede blood donation. Additionally, the removal of cultural barriers did not facilitate increases in blood donation intentions. Thus, the removal of barriers may not be sufficient on their own to encourage donation. Research limitations/implications – This only examines the issue with regards to whether the removal of barriers is a facilitator of blood donation with one group of migrants, and relationships may vary across other migrant and non-migrant groups. Practical implications – Policymakers often use social marketing interventions to overcome barriers as a way of facilitating blood donation. This research suggests that removing barriers is indeed important because these barriers impede people considering becoming blood donors. However, the findings also suggest that the removal of barriers is insufficient on its own to motivate blood donations (i.e. the removal of barriers is a hygiene factor). If this is the case, social marketing campaigns need to be multifaceted, removing barriers as well as leveraging facilitators, simultaneously. Social implications – This work identified that the impact of barriers and their removal may facilitate effective social marketing campaigns in differing ways, in the context of blood donation. Originality/value – How barriers and their removal impact social marketing activities (i.e. blood donation behaviour) has generally not been explored in research.

scholarly journals The COVID-19 Pandemic Changes the Nudging Effect of Social Information on Individuals' Blood Donation Intention

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenhua Wang ◽  
Shuaiqi Li ◽  
Jianbiao Li ◽  
Yujun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donation ◽  
Policy Design ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Social Information ◽  
Choice Context ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Demand Information ◽  
Randomized Controlled Experiment ◽  
Donation Intention ◽  
Official Information

The positive effect of social information on nudging prosocial behavior is context dependent. Understanding how sensitive intervention outcomes are to changes in the choice context is essential for policy design, especially in times of great uncertainty, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. The present paper explores the effectiveness of social information in changing voluntary blood donation intention in two contexts: before and after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in China. In addition to the dimension of context, information content and its source are also important. Using a survey administered to 1,116 participants, we conducted an intertemporal randomized-controlled experiment to systematically analyze how information can effectively nudge the intention to donate blood. Compared with content featuring blood donors' commendation information, blood users' demand information is found to have a stronger nudging effect. An official information source has a greater influence on participants' donation intention than an unofficial source. Furthermore, our analysis of two waves of experimental data (i.e., before and after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic) shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has further enhanced the nudging effect of blood users' demand information and official information sources. These findings provide a theoretical basis and policy recommendations for relevant institutions to develop effective blood donation campaign strategies.

scholarly journals Personal traits behind the intention to Donate Blood

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (34) ◽  
pp. 193-206
Author(s):  
Ana Margarida Barreto
Keyword(s):  
Prosocial Behavior ◽  
Attribution Theory ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Internal Attribution ◽  
Personal Traits ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Donation Intention ◽  
The Impact

Understanding the impact of personal traits on prosocial behavior becomes vital for the development of effective advertising messages to the target audience. Hence, this exploratory study was developed to contribute to a better understanding of the motivations of actual and potential blood donors, by analyzing and comparing the effect of some of the most prominent personal traits for predicting or explaining prosocial behavior (blood donation). 125 participants from generation Y answered an online survey that besides asking about their blood donation intention also pertained to establish a relation with their personality traits by considering: attribution theory, self-image, social responsibility, altruism, social influence, and empathy. We also take into consideration the possible effect of framing.According to our findings, blood donors are positively influenced to donate blood by self-image and internal attribution. On the other hand, nondonors are only positively influenced by self-image.

Predictors of Blood Donation Intention As a Function of Stage of Change

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janis L. France ◽  
Christopher R. France ◽  
Lina K. Himawan
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donation ◽  
Stage Of Change ◽  
Donation Intention
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