Motivational Differences between Whole Blood and Apheresis Donors in Quebec, Canada: A Questionnaire-Based Survey in a Voluntary Nonremunerated Context
Table 3
Proportions of WBD and PPD respondents for each selected motivators.
Motivators
All donors
WBDs
PPDs
()
()
()
My blood can save lives
81%
83%
77%
<0,05
It’s a positive thing to do and requires little effort
58%
62%
52%
<0,001
Helping other people is in my nature
53%
49%
61%
<0,0001
I give thinking that a member of my family or a close friend could need blood someday
44%
47%
40%
<0,05
I think there is a strong need for blood products
41%
38%
47%
<0,01
It gives me a sense of pride
38%
33%
45%
<0,0001
It’s my civic duty/a way to help out the community
31%
32%
28%
NS
A blood drive is being held near where I live or near my workplace/place of study
24%
34%
8%
<0,0001
I receive telephone reminders from Héma-Québec
22%
18%
28%
<0,0001
I like to have goals (20, 50, 100, 200 donations, etc.)
17%
13%
23%
<0,0001
I have a rare and sought-after blood type
16%
17%
14%
NS
Someone close to me has received one or more blood transfusions in the past
16%
16%
16%
NS
It gives me confidence that others will give if I need it later
11%
12%
11%
NS
It’s an activity that encourages you to monitor and take care of your health
8%
8%
9%
NS
Other reason
7%
6%
8%
NS
I feel recognition from people around me
6%
6%
7%
NS
Blood donation is a tradition in my family
6%
6%
6%
NS
It gives me energy in the following days
4%
5%
3%
<0,05
When I see posters and advertising
4%
5%
1%
<0,0001
My coworkers also give blood
2%
2%
1%
<0,05
I join people that I know (donors, staff) at the blood drive
2%
1%
2%
NS
My religious practice or convictions have encouraged me to donate
