Motivation Factors And Potential Barriers For Blood Donation During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic In Kelantan, Malaysia

Mohd Mahfdzuz, Samihah (2023) Motivation Factors And Potential Barriers For Blood Donation During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic In Kelantan, Malaysia. Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic had both direct and indirect impacts on blood donation efforts worldwide. The number of blood donors is likely to decline as the number of everyday cases increases. This study aims to determine blood donors' socio demographic characteristics during COVID-19 and their association with motivation factors, and potential barriers to blood donation during the pandemic. Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 blood donors in Kelantan using a self-administered questionnaire. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Logistic regression tests were used to determine the association between socio-demographic characteristics of blood donors with motivation factors and potential barriers. Results: Out of 350 participants, 54.9% were males, 46.9% were in 18-25 years old, 82.3% were Malays, 60.6% were single, 72.6% had high education levels, and 45.7% were regular donors. About 97.7% of the respondents donated blood due to altruism motivations while 53.2% of the respondents claimed they did not have enough time as their donation barrier. There was no association between socio-demographic characteristics of blood donors with motivation factors. Male respondents tend to have 1.82 times higher odds of having potential barriers for blood donation compared to female respondents (adjusted OR = 1.82, p = 0.020). Conclusion: Altruism is the main motivation factor for blood donation during COVID 19, while the main barrier for blood donation is lack of time. A well-planned, focused strategy is important in ensuring the efficacy of blood collection during pandemic.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: R Medicine
Divisions: Institut Perubatan & Pergigian Termaju (Advanced Medical & Dental Institute (AMDI)) > Thesis
Depositing User: MUHAMAD AMIN BIN AZMI
Date Deposited: 27 Mar 2026 02:14
Last Modified: 27 Mar 2026 02:14
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/63797

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