From: Applying trans-theoretical model for blood donation among Spanish adults: a cross-sectional study
Decisional balance items | |
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Pros | I may help save someone’s life. |
Donating blood will reduce the risk of getting serious health conditions. | |
I will get a free of cost health check-up. | |
Donating blood will help me burn calories | |
I will be helping to prevent blood shortages | |
I will set a good example and inspiration for people around me. | |
Physical Cons | I am likely to faint at the sight of blood. |
Donating blood depletes the calcium levels in the body. | |
Donating blood is an uncomfortable experience because I am afraid of needles. | |
Eligibility Cons | The blood bank might reject my blood due to low level of my Haemoglobin. |
I may find out I have a disease. | |
I might be told I am not eligible to donate blood. |