Demographics of first-time donors returning for donation during the pandemic: COVID-19 convalescent plasma versus standard blood product donors.
Nancy L van BurenSrijana RajbhandaryVanessa ReynoldsJed B GorlinSusan L StramerEdward P NotariGalen ContiLouis KatzJames R StubbsCamille M van BuskirkKip KuttnerDebra L SmithSamantha G NgamsuntikulSuchitra PandeyDawn C WardAlyssa ZimanMatthew HiskeyMary J TownsendBruce S SachaisPublished in: Transfusion (2022)
The findings demonstrate differences in returning donor trends between the two donor cohorts. The motivation of a first-time CCP donor may be different than that of a non-CCP donor. Further study to improve first-time donor engagement would be worthwhile to expand the donor base with a focus on blood donor diversity emphasizing engagement of underrepresented minorities and younger donors.