Backgroundblood products is an interesting term as all blood and blood transfusion procedures carry risk even with advance screening of donors and donated blood. In Saudi Arabia voluntary donors are either the only source or not, the other source is paid donors and the lack of volunteers represents a major challenge. This is usually attributed to low community awareness regarding voluntary blood donation. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the levels of awareness towards blood donation in northern Saudi Arabia.Methodologyin this descriptive cross sectional survey, data about blood donation were obtained from 717 Saudi volunteers living in the city of Hail, Saudi Arabia. A Purposeful questionnaire was designed and used for obtaining of the necessary data.ResultsWhen asking the participants to rate the level of awareness about blood donation in Saudi Society, the majority of participants categorized the levels as good followed by very good and poor, representing 48.8%, 29.3%, and 22% participants, respectively.Conclusionthe broad concept of blood donation is still poor in Saudi Arabia. Further educational plans are needed to raise the level of awareness and increase the perception of blood donation among Saudi population. Efforts should be made to involve females in blood donation duties.
Background: Blood groups system has key importance for transfusion safety and clinical practice. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the distribution of ABO blood groups and its association with blood donation in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: In this study, we collected information regarding blood donation from 715 Saudi volunteers living in the city of Hail, Northern Saudi Arabia. Data about blood donation were obtained from 715 Saudi volunteers living in the city of Hail. Results: The majority of the study population was found with group B+ representing 174 participants, followed by A+, O+, AB+, B-ve, A-ve, representing 165, 153, 47, 29,20,9,and 7 participants, in this order. Conclusion: The major blood group among Saudi population is group B+ followed by group A+ and O+. Individuals with rare blood groups were less likely to participate in blood donation programs, which necessitate the need for educational programs using motivating factors.
Background: Recruitment of safe blood donors is challenging in many countries, worldwide. Assessment of knowledge and attitude towards blood donation is a cornerstone in implementing a sustainable blood donation system. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the factors leading to reluctance of blood donors from blood donation in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in city of Hail, Northern Saudi Arabia. Data about blood donation were obtained from 711 Saudi volunteers living in of Hail. Results: Approximately 293/711(27%) of the participants believed that absence of awareness campaigns is a major reluctance factor for blood donation. Around 143/711(20%) of the participants believed that Lack of awareness in the media is a major reluctance factor for blood donation. Conclusion: Addressing the factors leading to donor's reluctance towards blood donation can improve the development of positive attitude towards blood donation among Saudi population. Factors leading to donor's reluctance towards blood donation should be considered when designing a competent program for sustainable, safe and sufficient blood donation system.
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