The donors perceived positive and negative effects of blood donation.

Janni TeglkampLinda HandgaardThomas HansenOle Birger PedersenAndreas Stribolt RigasSusan MikkelsenChristian ErikstrupHenrik HjalgrimHelene Martina PaarupKristoffer Sølvsten BurgdorfHenrik Ullum

Published in: Transfusion (2020)

Analyses indicate that susceptibility to blood donation effects varies by BMI, sex, smoking status, and age, and therefore should be taken into consideration when informing donors about potential effects of blood donation.

Keyphrases

body mass index
mental health
physical activity
depressive symptoms
social support
smoking cessation
risk assessment
weight gain