From: Understanding non-return after a temporary deferral from giving blood: a qualitative study
Category | n=23 | |
---|---|---|
SEX* | Male | 6 |
Female | 17 | |
AGE* | 17-24 | 6 |
25-39 | 1 | |
40-54 | 11 | |
55+ | 5 | |
PREVIOUS DEFERRAL^ | No | 8 |
Yes- for low Hb | 12 | |
Yes- for other reason | 3 | |
NUMBER OF DONATION VISITS** (including deferral) | 1 (deferred at first attempt) | 1 |
First return after long gap (the Blood Service database reported first attempt) | 3 | |
2-3 | 1 | |
4-10 | 5 | |
11-20 | 3 | |
21-49 | 5 | |
50+ | 5 | |
LIFE STAGE^ | High school student | 1 |
University student | 3 | |
Working | 12 | |
Home duties (not in paid employment) | 1 | |
Retired | 6 | |
CHILDREN ^ | Yes- still living at home | 7 |
Yes- left home | 3 | |
No | 9 | |
Not stated | 4 |