ArticleVox sanguinis2019
'One step closer': Acceptability of a programme of plasma donation for fractionation from men who have sex with men.
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- Barriers and enablers to non-remunerated plasma donation: A meta-synthesis of the qualitative literature using the theoretical domains framework.Vox sanguinis · 2026Review
- Improved access yet inequitable experience: gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men's views of more inclusive criteria for source plasma donation.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Communicating the move to individualized donor selection policy: Framing messages focused on recipients and safety.Transfusion · 2023Article
- Willingness and eligibility to donate blood under 12-month and 3-month deferral policies among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Ontario, Canada.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
- Staff perspectives on barriers and enablers to implementing alternative source plasma eligibility criteria for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.Transfusion · 2022Article
- A mixed methods investigation of the relationship between blood donor policy, interest in donation, and willingness to donate among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Ontario, Canada.BMC public health · 2022Article
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- Determinants of the intention to participate in a programme of plasma donation for fractionation among men who have sex with men.Vox sanguinis · 2021Article
- Stepping Stones or Second Class Donors?: a qualitative analysis of gay, bisexual, and queer men's perspectives on plasma donation policy in Canada.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Barriers and enablers to source plasma donation by gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men under revised eligibility criteria: protocol for a multiple stakeholder feasibility study.Health research policy and systems · 2020Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesIn Canada, Héma-Québec is considering the possibility of allowing men who have sex with men (MSM) to donate plasma for fractionation combined with a mandatory quarantine period. This study aims to assess the acceptability and operational feasibility of the programme in the targeted population. MATERIALS AND
methodsSeven focus groups with MSM (N = 47) were conducted in Montréal, regarding their beliefs underlying attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control relating to intention to participate in a programme of plasma donation for fractionation. A theoretical thematic content analysis was realized.
resultsParticipants brought up benefits of the programme. Some are altruistic (help others, save lives, contribute as citizens), while others are linked to what it could bring to their community (progress, opportunity to include MSM in blood donation programmes, acknowledgement of MSM's contributions to the well-being of others). However, even if the programme is in accordance with their altruistic values, it clashes with their values of equality and social justice. Many disadvantages were raised (discrimination and stigmatization of MSM, the fact that their blood is presented as being not as good as the blood of others). Facilitating factors and barriers to participation were put forward in terms of programme characteristics and sites where donations would be made.
conclusionThe findings suggest some interest in the programme of plasma donation for fractionation, but this is significantly tempered by the fact that differential treatment for MSM would continue and that their demands regarding access to whole blood donation are still unmet.
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