Acceptability and Feasibility of a Culturally Tailored Internet-Delivered Intervention to Promote Blood Donation in Blacks

Introduction. A pilot test of a computer-tailored intervention designed to promote blood donation among Blacks was conducted. Method. Intervention content, based on the transtheoretical model, offered participants individually and culturally tailored information on blood donation with emphasis on ne...

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Published in:Health promotion practice 2015-03, Vol.16 (2), p.227-235
Main Authors: Robbins, Mark L., Paiva, Andrea L., Amoyal, Nicole R., Brick, Leslie, Kessler, Debra A., Burditt, Caitlin, Caltabiano, Melinda, Shaz, Beth H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
African Americans
Aged
Blood Donors - education
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Decision Making
Health Promotion - methods
Humans
Internet
Middle Aged
Qualitative Research
Self Efficacy
Text Messaging and Internet-Based Interventions
Young Adult
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Summary:Introduction. A pilot test of a computer-tailored intervention designed to promote blood donation among Blacks was conducted. Method. Intervention content, based on the transtheoretical model, offered participants individually and culturally tailored information on blood donation with emphasis on need specific to race (e.g., sickle-cell disease). Black adults (N = 150) with a diversity of blood donation experience were recruited from a blood center and a survey recruitment website. Posttest assessment included a 14-item evaluation and transtheoretical model questions. Results. Participants rated the program positively (81.3% to 98.7% of participants agreeing or strongly agreeing with evaluation items). For example, 98.7% of respondents reported that the program gave sound advice and that personal feedback was easily understood, and 87.3% felt the program was designed for people like themselves. Ninety-five percent of participants reported that they would recommend the program to others. There were no significant differences in ratings based on demographics. Qualitative responses support program acceptability. Furthermore, pre- and postprogram assessments indicated an increase in intention to donate, t(149) = 3.56, p = .001, d = .29. Discussion. With acceptability and feasibility confirmed, the next steps are to test efficacy and cost-effectiveness for use to increase blood donation, particularly in priority populations.
ISSN:1524-8399
1552-6372
DOI:10.1177/1524839914533344