Intention to Donate Hematopoietic Stem Cells Among Blood Donors

Chuo Yew Ting, Yew Fong Lee, Chien Joo Lim, Rachel Sing Kiat Ting, Mohammad Masrin Md Zahrin, Abu Sufian Ahmad, Jack Siew Yu Wong, Masita Arip, Zubaidah Zakaria, Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, Jessie Koh Sing Tnay, Yi Shen Wong
2020 Zenodo  
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
more » ... C 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.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.4003334 fatcat:hsopuvjdkjgkpmdj6mv6ublzj4