Table 1 Questionnaire structure for Donor and Non-Donors (in brackets the item’s text adapted for Non-Donors group)
From: Promoting the propensity for blood donation through the understanding of its determinants
Dimension | Item | Code | References |
|---|---|---|---|
Attitude | I think that donating blood is ethical. | ATT_1 | [11] |
I think that donating blood is useful. | ATT_2 | ||
I think that donating blood is safe. | ATT_3 | ||
I think that donating blood is a moral obligation. | ATT_4 | ||
Donating blood is important to me. | ATT_5 | ||
I think that donating blood is a personal responsibility. | ATT_6 | ||
Subjective norm | Most people that are important to me appreciate that I am a donor. [most people that are important to me would appreciate if I became a donor] | SN_1 | [11] |
Most people that are important to me think that I should donate blood. | SN_2 | ||
Most people that are important to me appreciate the donation activity. | SN_3 | ||
Perceived behavioural control | It is easy to possess the requisites to donate. | PBC_1 | [11] |
People who have a regular life are more likely to be blood donors. | PBC_2 | ||
If I decide to donate in the next weeks, I could do it without difficulty. | PBC_3 | ||
Inhibitors | Fear of needles. | INHI_2 | [16] Qualitative phase |
Pain when drawing. | INHI_3 | ||
Sight of blood. | INHI_4 | ||
Unpleasant sensations related to the withdrawal (fainting. Weakness. nausea). | INHI_5 | ||
Withdrawal preparation (compliance with requirements). | INHI_6 | ||
Information and communication | It is necessary to increase donation awareness activities. | COM_1 | Qualitative phase |
It is necessary to make young people aware of donation through activities in schools and universities. | COM_2 | ||
It is necessary to increase donation awareness through social media and social networking. | COM_3 | ||
It is necessary to introduce promotional campaigns through web and social networks | COM_4 | ||
Service quality | The medical staff should be kind. | SQ_2 | |
The medical staff should be competent. | SQ_3 | ||
The medical staff should support me during and after the donation. | SQ_5 | ||
Intention | I would like to donate blood again [I would like to become a donor] | INT_1 | |
I would like to donate blood more often [I will donate blood for the first time] | INT_2 | ||
I would like to donate blood even without receiving benefits (e.g., discounts, economic benefits). | INT_3 | ||
WOM | I would recommend blood donation to my friends and family. | WOM_1 | |
I would recommend blood donation on social networks. | WOM_2 |