Published August 27, 2020
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Intention to Donate Hematopoietic Stem Cells Among Blood Donors
Creators
- 1. Pharmacy Practice and Development Division, Sarawak State Health Department.
- 2. Institute of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
- 3. Clinical Research & Innovation Office, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
- 4. Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University, Malaysia
- 5. Blood Transfusion Services and Blood Bank Department, Sarawak General Hospital.
- 6. Blood Transfusion Services and Blood Bank Unit, Sibu Hospital.
- 7. Hospital Miri.
- 8. Institute for Medical Research, Ministry of Health.
- 9. Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, Universiti Malalysia Sarawak.
- 10. b Institute of Borneo Studies, Universiti Malalysia Sarawak.
Description
Introduction This study investigated the level of and the influence of socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude, subjective norm and self-efficacy on the intention to donate hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) among blood donors.
Methods [Refer to Poster].
Results [Refer to Poster].
Discussion / Conclusion Overall, 87.1% reported a positive intention to donate HSC. Concerns about the regulations of HSC donation, potential side effects of HSC donation must be addressed while promoting HSC donation. Improving subjective norms and self-efficacy about HSC donate may enhance their intention to donate. The findings are useful for the development of strategies for donor recruitment in the region.
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