Date of Publication
2021
Abstract
This study will seek to explore the motivators for convalescent plasma donors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, the global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 increased donations of transfusion products, particularly convalescent plasma from COVID-19 survivors that is used to provide passive antibody immunity to those infected. Convalescent plasma therapy has been identified as one of the only therapies for COVID-19 beyond supportive care.
Much of the current research focuses on the current motivators of whole blood and plasma donations, commonly citing altruistic motivations, knowing someone who has previously donated, and social media influence as common motivators for donations.
It is important to explore not only what motivates COVID-19 survivors to initially donate plasma, but also the motivations of repeat donors. By gaining a greater understanding of what these motivators are, we may be able to convert these convalescent plasma donors to regular blood donors.
Advisor(s)
Plochoki, A.
American Red Cross
Lamping, Jenny
American Red Cross
Fung, M.
Larner College of Medicine
Agency
American Red Cross
Subjects
Blood Disorders and Blood Safety
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 License
Recommended Citation
Assoumou, Betsy; Bales, Natalie J.; Chang, Amy K.; Cook, Hannah K.; Heredia, Kiana; and Fischer, Colby J., "Motivators for Convalescent Plasma Donors during the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2021). Public Health Projects, 2008-present. 317.
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