New blood donors in times of crisis:Increased donation willingness, particularly among people at high risk for attracting SARS-CoV-2

Background: Traditionally, during crises the number of new blood donors increases. However, the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created additional barriers to donate due to governmental prevention measures and increased personal health risks. In this report, we examined how the pandemic affected new donor registrations in the Netherlands, especially among groups with higher risk profiles for severe COVID-19. Additionally, we explored the role of media for blood donation and new donor registrations. Study Design and Methods: We analyzed new donor registrations and attention... Mehr ...