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Motivational Factors for Blood Donation, Potential Barriers, and Knowledge About Blood Donation in First-Time and Repeat Blood Donors

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Blood transfusion remains a critical component of healthcare globally, with approximately 118.5 million donations annually, but voluntary donation rates vary widely between regions. In Pakistan, cultural, social, and systemic factors influence donation behavior, yet data on determinants of donor motivation, barriers, and knowledge—especially differences between first-time and repeat donors—are limited. Objective: To assess motivational factors, potential barriers, and knowledge about blood donation among first-time and repeat donors in tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar, Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted over three months in 2025 at Lady Reading Hospital, Khyber Teaching Hospital, and Hayatabad Medical Complex. A total of 140 eligible donors aged ≥18 years were recruited using convenience sampling. Data was collected via a structured, validated questionnaire covering sociodemographic variables, motivations, barriers, and knowledge. Descriptive statistics and group-wise comparisons using chi-square tests and odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were performed in SPSS v24. Results: Repeat donors exhibited significantly higher motivation (e.g., appeals via media: 81.4% vs. 47.1%, OR 4.93, p<0.001) and greater knowledge (e.g., minimum age >18 years: 77.1% vs. 52.9%, OR 2.96, p=0.005) compared to first-time donors. Barriers including fear of dizziness (70.0% vs. 44.3%, OR 2.93, p=0.003) and lack of privacy (80.0% vs. 57.1%, OR 2.98, p=0.005) were more frequently reported by repeat donors. Conclusion: Motivations, perceived barriers, and knowledge differ substantially between first-time and repeat donors. Targeted educational and operational interventions addressing these differences could enhance donor retention and ensure a safer, more sustainable blood supply in Pakistan. Keywords: blood donation; motivation; barriers; knowledge; first-time donors; repeat donors; Pakistan.

Source: Journal of Health Wellness and Community Research

DOI: 10.61919/enzewc75

Authors: Fawad Afridi, Farah Ahmad, Syed Hasan Danish, Mehwish Zaman, Hira Bibi, Kajal Hayat

Institutions: Ziauddin University, Khyber Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Blood donation and transfusion practices

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412594332

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