Table 6 Barriers to blood donation
Barriers | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Poor attitude of staff | 223(63.71) |
Level of privacy during screening | 191(54.57) |
Fear of weakness after donation | 125(35.71) |
Fear of needles or pain | 119(34.10) |
Fear of contagion | 139(39.71) |
Fear of feeling faint or dizzy | 138(39.43) |
Inconvenience of donors’ clinic | 127(36.29) |
Donated blood may be sold | 178(50.86) |
Absence of a gift or reward | 133(38.55) |