Texts and films aim to boost blood donations in ghana
NCT ID NCT05973890
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether sending motivational messages via WhatsApp or showing a docudrama about blood donation could encourage first-time donors in Ghana to donate again. Over 800 participants were split into three groups: one received WhatsApp messages, one watched a docudrama in groups, and one got standard communications. The goal was to see if these simple, community-based approaches increase repeat donation attempts over 14 months.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple community-based communication tools like WhatsApp groups or docudramas can effectively encourage first-time blood donors to become regular donors, helping stabilize blood supplies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to other regions or populations, and the effect may be small or short-lived.
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States