Can WhatsApp and videos keep blood donors coming back?
NCT ID NCT05973890
First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated Apr 22, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using WhatsApp group chats or educational videos could encourage first-time blood donors in Ghana to donate again. Researchers followed 882 first-time donors for 14 months to see if these community-based messages worked better than standard communications. The goal was to understand what motivates people to become regular blood donors and improve blood supply.
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University of Minnesota
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