Addressing Fear and Risk of Vasovagal Reactions Among High School Donors
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 16 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/27/2019 |
| Start Date: | February 15, 2019 |
| End Date: | April 2022 |
In this study, high school donors will be asked about their blood donation-related fears
prior to their donation. Half of the donors reporting fear will be assigned to a brief coping
skills intervention.
prior to their donation. Half of the donors reporting fear will be assigned to a brief coping
skills intervention.
In this study the investigators will ask high school donors about their blood
donation-related fears prior to their donation. Among those who report donation fear, half
will be randomly assigned to receive a brief presentation of coping strategies administered
via a computer tablet. The investigators will compare reaction rates and return behavior for
the donors and high school drives where the study was conducted to the reaction and retention
rates from similar blood drives where no data was collected. The investigators will also
examine whether asking about the specific types of fear improves the prediction of syncopal
or presyncopal reactions beyond the predictive value of a single fear question. Finally, the
investigators will examine whether providing coping information to help manage the fear
improves syncopal reaction rates and/or donor retention rates among fearful donors.
donation-related fears prior to their donation. Among those who report donation fear, half
will be randomly assigned to receive a brief presentation of coping strategies administered
via a computer tablet. The investigators will compare reaction rates and return behavior for
the donors and high school drives where the study was conducted to the reaction and retention
rates from similar blood drives where no data was collected. The investigators will also
examine whether asking about the specific types of fear improves the prediction of syncopal
or presyncopal reactions beyond the predictive value of a single fear question. Finally, the
investigators will examine whether providing coping information to help manage the fear
improves syncopal reaction rates and/or donor retention rates among fearful donors.
Inclusion Criteria:
- To be eligible for inclusion in this study, the individual must have presented to
donate blood at a New York Blood Center high school blood drive where data is being
collected and have passed the health screening process.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Less than 16 years of age; inability to read and comprehend English
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