A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS FATIGUE AND VITALITY AFTER BLOOD DONATION AMONG VOLUNTARY DONORS AT SELECTED BLOOD DONATION CAMPS.

Author Name: 1. Mr. Rashid Chand 2. Dr. Shakti Singh Soni

Volume/Issue: 06/05

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2025-53735221/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Ph.D. Scholar (Nursing), School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Nirwan University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

2. Ph.D. Guide, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Nirwan University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

ABSTRACT

Background: Voluntary blood donation is essential to maintaining a safe and sufficient blood supply. While the process is largely safe, some donors experience temporary symptoms such as fatigue or reduced vitality post-donation. Understanding these subjective experiences is crucial to improving donor care and retention. Objectives: To assess the levels of post-donation fatigue and vitality among voluntary blood donors and explore their association with demographic and donation-related variables. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 voluntary blood donors at selected blood donation camps. Donors aged 18–60 years, clinically stable and resting post-donation, were surveyed using a structured questionnaire approximately 20 minutes after donation. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, applying descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Among 200 donors, 71% were male and 57% were repeat donors. Mild fatigue was reported by 61% of participants, moderate by 29%, and high by 10%. In terms of vitality, 41% reported high vitality, 45% moderate, and 14% low. Fatigue levels were inversely related to hydration and meal status prior to donation, and vitality was higher among donors with shorter donation durations. Conclusion: Most voluntary donors experience only mild fatigue and moderate-to-high vitality post-donation. Pre-donation hydration, nutrition, and shorter donation durations were associated with more favorable post-donation experiences. These findings can inform donor care strategies aimed at enhancing comfort and improving donor retention.

Key words: Voluntary blood donation, post-donation fatigue, vitality, donor retention, blood donation camps, donor experience, fatigue assessment