The Effects of Behavioral Aspects on Blood Donation. An International Systematic Literature Review

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• List of Abbreviations
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• Introduction
• Medical Donation: Blood
• Global Overview and Trends in Blood Donation
• Conceptual Background
• Behavioral Theory
• Blood Donation Behavior
• Method
• Search Strategy
• Study Selection
• Data Extraction
• Quality Description
• Results
• Studies Exploring Motivations in General
• Studies Exploring Motivations for Repeat Donation
• Studies Exploring Motivations of Ethnic Minority Populations
• Discussion
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the behavioral aspects influencing blood donation by conducting a systematic international literature review. By analyzing existing research, the study seeks to identify key factors that motivate or hinder individuals from donating blood, particularly focusing on motivations for both initial and repeat donations, and the unique challenges faced by ethnic minority populations.

• Motivations for Blood Donation
• Repeat Donation Behavior
• Blood Donation in Ethnic Minority Populations
• The Role of Perceived Control and Attitudes in Donation Intentions
• The Impact of Affective Expectations and Donor Site Experiences on Donation Behavior

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introductory chapter provides a general overview of blood donation as a vital healthcare resource, highlighting its importance and dependence on voluntary contributions. It also examines global trends and challenges related to blood donation.

Chapter 2 delves into the conceptual background of blood donation behavior, exploring key theoretical frameworks such as the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and prosocial motivation. It discusses the factors influencing donation intentions, including perceived control, attitudes, and subjective norms.

Chapter 3 details the methodology employed in the systematic review. It outlines the search strategy, study selection criteria, data extraction process, and quality assessment methods used to ensure the reliability and validity of the findings.

Chapter 4 presents the results of the systematic review, focusing on studies exploring motivations for blood donation across different contexts. It examines studies that investigate general motivations, factors influencing repeat donation, and the specific challenges faced by ethnic minority populations.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This thesis revolves around the key concepts of blood donation, behavioral aspects, international systematic literature review, Theory of Planned Behavior, prosocial motivation, affective expectations, donor site experience, past donation behavior, and donor demographics. The research explores factors such as perceived control, attitudes, barriers, and ethnic differences in influencing blood donation intentions and behavior.