Motivators and deterrents of blood donation among migrants of Sub-Saharan African descent in Western countries
Speekenbrink, Febe (2024)
2024
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Background: there is a worldwide shortage of blood donations. Migration patterns result in an even more increased need for rare blood type donations from migrants of Sub-Saharan African background in West-ern countries to treat diseases such as sickle cell disease. More insight is needed about the motivation of the Sub-Saharan African migrants to donate blood as to have an influence on the blood donation shortage.
Aim: to gain insight into the motivators and deterrents of blood donation among people of Sub-Saharan African descent in Western countries.
Method: The method of literature review was applied. Data search was done using three scientific databases PubMed, Medline and CINAHL. Eight articles were included for analysis after screening and the critical appraisal method. Data were analyzed using content analysis.
Results: three categories were formed out of the findings: sociocultural factors, uncertainties, and empowering recourses. Sociocultural factors were discussed in perspectives of culture and religion. Uncertainties were discussed in perspectives of health, fear, and stigma. Empowering resources were
discussed in the perspective of information, accessibility, and incentives.
Conclusion: There is evidence that there is a tremendous number of factors that influence the willingness as well as the possibility of migrants from Sub-Saharan African descent to donate blood in Western countries. It should be aimed on international, national, and local level to enhance the existing motivating factors as well as overcome deterrent factors by using new technologies, educate (future) health care personnel in culturally sensitive nursing and establish different communication channels to provide
information to the target group.
Aim: to gain insight into the motivators and deterrents of blood donation among people of Sub-Saharan African descent in Western countries.
Method: The method of literature review was applied. Data search was done using three scientific databases PubMed, Medline and CINAHL. Eight articles were included for analysis after screening and the critical appraisal method. Data were analyzed using content analysis.
Results: three categories were formed out of the findings: sociocultural factors, uncertainties, and empowering recourses. Sociocultural factors were discussed in perspectives of culture and religion. Uncertainties were discussed in perspectives of health, fear, and stigma. Empowering resources were
discussed in the perspective of information, accessibility, and incentives.
Conclusion: There is evidence that there is a tremendous number of factors that influence the willingness as well as the possibility of migrants from Sub-Saharan African descent to donate blood in Western countries. It should be aimed on international, national, and local level to enhance the existing motivating factors as well as overcome deterrent factors by using new technologies, educate (future) health care personnel in culturally sensitive nursing and establish different communication channels to provide
information to the target group.