Why some donors are more willing to donate platelets? ----a qualitative study on 25 regular platelet donors in Guangzhou, China

Why some donors are more willing to donate platelets? ----a qualitative study on 25 regular platelet donors in Guangzhou, China

Abstract Background Since 1998, China has gradually moved toward voluntary uncompensated blood donation. In some cities, the shortage of platelets has been noticeably severe. Mutual assistance that collects blood from one’s family and social networks is a potential solution. The measure, however, tu...

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Main Authors: Chengpu Yu, Joseph Tak-fai Lau, Weixing Zhong, Xinting Huang, Chao Pan, Yu Chen, Huanpeng Lu, Fengxiao Zhao, Siying Zeng, Jinglin Lai, Chengwei Tie, Xu Li, Jianlin Zhang, Chuangqi Zhang, Ying Liu, Qianli Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Platelet donation
Whole blood donation
Mutual assistance blood donation
China
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-7783-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-7783-0

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