Investigation on tension and its influencing factors in blood donation / 中国输血杂志

ABSTRACT

【Objective】 To investigate the tension of donors during blood donation, so as to explore the utmost period for proper psychological intervention. 【Methods】 The donation procedure, from the completion of blood donation consultation form to the end of blood donation was divided into 17 steps, and donors were asked to recall the degree of tension at each step after the donation. 【Results】 71.65%(207/293) of the donors reported tension during donation, dominated by female donors(P<0.05)and first-time donors(P<0.05). The beginning of phlebotomyis the most intense moment.First-time donors (P<0.05), accidental donors (P<0.05) and female donors (P<0.05) were more nervous than others. Statistical differences in needle fear before and after the donation was observed(P<0.05). Multivariate analysis indicated that donation history and fear of puncture would affect the nervous level during donation. 【Conclusion】 More attention should be paid to female donors and first-time young donors to improve their self-efficacy and reduce the tension by explaining the donation procedure in detail, promoting donation appointment, and shielding the needles and blood bags.