Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9258845 | Transfusion and Apheresis Science | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Previous studies using small or restricted samples suggest that vasovagal reactions to blood donation are associated with a decreased likelihood of repeat donation. In the present study, we examined data for all allogeneic whole blood donors (n = 89,587) in the American Red Cross Blood Services, Central Ohio Region during an entire year. Results of a one-year follow-up revealed that moderate and severe vasovagal reactions reduced the likelihood of repeat donation by 50% or more. Light vasovagal reactions, which represented 97% of all reactions recorded, significantly reduced return rates by 20% for first-time donors and 33% for experienced donors.
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Authors
Christopher R. France, Aaron Rader, Bruce Carlson,