Fear of blood, injections and fainting as barriers to blood donation in Brazil

ConclusionFear of blood, injections and fainting are barriers to blood donation in Brazil. Efforts to recruit and retain blood donors should convey information on blood donation processes and address misconceptions that may increase fear.

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Source: Vox Sanguinis - November 28, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Miriane Lucindo Zucoloto, Thelma Gon çalez, Neia Prata Menezes, Willi McFarland, Brian Custer, Edson Zangiacomi Martinez Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research