Journal article
Individual and contextual determinants of blood donation frequency with a focus on clinic accessibility: A case study of Toronto, Canada
Abstract
The balance between supply and demand of blood products is a question of great interest for the long-term prospects of health care systems. Trends that affect this balance include an aging population and increasingly large immigrant communities with lower donation rates. Blood agencies must implement several strategies to ensure a sustained supply of blood products. A better understanding of the determinants of donation frequency is essential …
Authors
Cimaroli K; Páez A; Newbold KB; Heddle NM
Journal
Health & Place, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 424–433
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2012
DOI
10.1016/j.healthplace.2011.12.005
ISSN
1353-8292