28% of blood donors are between 18 and 24 years old. To find out the motivation of young people, the French Blood Establishment has put a questionnaire online. Donors and non-donors responded.
On the occasion of the World Day which ended yesterday, the French Blood Establishment (EFS) wanted to mobilize young people who represent a significant potential of donors. We will see, in the coming days, if the call of the Efs during this day has been heard.
Today, 28% of donors are between the ages of 18 and 24. In collaboration with the Institute of Public Health, Epidemiology and Development of Bordeaux, the EFS suggested that the students fill out a questionnaire to find out their motivations. More than 8,000 young people between the ages of 18 and 30 have made their contribution. The desire to be useful and the act of solidarity are put forward by donors. When they become regular, it is still out of altruism but habit, the welcome reserved in the centers, the explanations provided strengthen their determination. Almost one in two admits that they did not have pain during the sample.
And this is precisely the main argument advanced by non-donors, especially among women. The fear of discomfort and the fear of the needle are put forward. The boys, on the other hand, cite the lack of time and collection schedules incompatible with their schedule.
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