Frequent whole blood donors: understanding this population and predictors of lapse.

Gemelli, CN; Hayman, J; Waller, D

Frequent whole blood donors: understanding this population and predictors of lapse.

Gemelli, CN Hayman, J Waller, D

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Citation:: Transfusion, 2017, 57, (1), pp. 108-114
Issue Date:: 2017-01

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dc.contributor.author	Gemelli, CN
dc.contributor.author	Hayman, J
dc.contributor.author	Waller, D https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4140-6923
dc.date.accessioned	2022-08-05T02:22:09Z
dc.date.available	2016-08-29
dc.date.available	2022-08-05T02:22:09Z
dc.date.issued	2017-01
dc.identifier.citation	Transfusion, 2017, 57, (1), pp. 108-114
dc.identifier.issn	0041-1132
dc.identifier.issn	1537-2995
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/159640
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: Frequent blood donors are an important resource as they contribute many donations over their lifetime. The aim of this research was to develop a demographic profile of Australian frequent whole blood donors and to determine predictors of lapse within this group. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Routinely collected data were used to profile individuals who had donated whole blood frequently (three or more times) between December 2010 and November 2011. Two segments were identified: 1) existing donors who had donated before December 2010 and 2) new donors who had not donated before December 2010. Donation records were followed to the end of December 2013 to examine retention. RESULTS: A total of 90,867 donated frequently between December 2010 and November 2011. The group was composed of slightly more men (51.4%), was typically of middle socioeconomic status, and many were employed in skilled trades such as a builder or a plumber (21.3%). Existing donors (n = 81,762) were significantly older, more likely to be male, and more likely to have a D- blood type compared to the smaller group of new donors (n = 9105). For both segments, being older and male and having a D- blood type increased the likelihood of return in the follow-up period. Deferrals and adverse events had negative impacts on retention for both groups. CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights specific factors that blood collection agencies may focus on to support continued donation among frequent donors.
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dc.language	eng
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dc.subject	1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology, 1103 Clinical Sciences, 1107 Immunology
dc.subject.classification	Cardiovascular System & Hematology
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Age Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Aged, 80 and over
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Blood Donors
dc.subject.mesh	Duffy Blood-Group System
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Follow-Up Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Sex Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Socioeconomic Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Age Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Aged, 80 and over
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Blood Donors
dc.subject.mesh	Duffy Blood-Group System
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Follow-Up Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Sex Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Socioeconomic Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Duffy Blood-Group System
dc.subject.mesh	Follow-Up Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Age Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Sex Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Socioeconomic Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Aged, 80 and over
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Blood Donors
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.title	Frequent whole blood donors: understanding this population and predictors of lapse.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	57
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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Frequent blood donors are an important resource as they contribute many donations over their lifetime. The aim of this research was to develop a demographic profile of Australian frequent whole blood donors and to determine predictors of lapse within this group. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Routinely collected data were used to profile individuals who had donated whole blood frequently (three or more times) between December 2010 and November 2011. Two segments were identified: 1) existing donors who had donated before December 2010 and 2) new donors who had not donated before December 2010. Donation records were followed to the end of December 2013 to examine retention. RESULTS: A total of 90,867 donated frequently between December 2010 and November 2011. The group was composed of slightly more men (51.4%), was typically of middle socioeconomic status, and many were employed in skilled trades such as a builder or a plumber (21.3%). Existing donors (n = 81,762) were significantly older, more likely to be male, and more likely to have a D- blood type compared to the smaller group of new donors (n = 9105). For both segments, being older and male and having a D- blood type increased the likelihood of return in the follow-up period. Deferrals and adverse events had negative impacts on retention for both groups. CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights specific factors that blood collection agencies may focus on to support continued donation among frequent donors.

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