In the Mood for a Blood Donation? Pilot Study about Momentary Mood, Satisfaction, and Return Behavior in Deferred First-Time Donors.

Introduction: To maintain a sufficient donor pool, deferred first-time donors (FTD) should be motivated to return for blood donation. This pilot study investigates how deferral affects momentary mood, satisfaction with the donation process, and subsequent return behavior to examine their potential for motivating (deferred) FTD.

Methods: All of the subjects ( = 96) completed a first questionnaire (A1) before pre-donation assessment.

Motivational factors for blood donation in first-time donors and repeat donors: a cross-sectional study in West Pomerania.

Objectives: This study aimed to analyse motivational factors for blood donation in different donor groups.

Background: As the demographic change will result in a decrease of the population in age groups of blood donors, the risk of blood product shortage increases.

Methods: During a 12-month period, every sixth blood donor presenting at the blood donation centre of the University Hospital was asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire assessing motivational factors for blood donation.