The influence of acculturation, medical mistrust, and perceived discrimination on knowledge about blood donation and blood donation status

The aim of this research was to assess whether perceived discrimination, the level of acculturation, and medical mistrust are associated with knowledge about blood donation processes and blood donation status.

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