Awareness Of Blood Donation Research Articles

Blood Donation awareness and implementation among Undergraduate Medical Students of Sindh, Pakistan.

Objective: To determine the knowledge and practice of blood donation among undergraduate students.Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted at the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro Pakistan from September 2021 to December 2021. A convenient sampling technique was applied for collection of sample comprised of undergraduate medical students of all disciplines and batches. All the participants were interviewed by using a validated questionnaire. The analysis was carried out with SPSS 22.0.Results: Out of 374 respondents, 324 (86.6%) complied with the inclusion criteria. All 324 (86.6%) were non-blood donors; although majority is familiar with necessity of blood donation for the community. Among total population115 (35.5%) had no specific reason as their primary barrier towards blood donation, followed by 96 (29.6%) health-related issues. However, the most common motivation for 156 (48.1%) was approved certifications.Conclusion: Medical students were revealed to have an excellent primary understanding of blood donation. It is necessary to organize blood donation camps on university campuses and increase help calls. Keywords: Blood donation; KAP Study; Knowledge; Practice; Undergraduate students.

Unveiling blood donation knowledge, attitude, and practices among 12,606 university students: a cross-sectional study across 16 countries

We assessed university students’ knowledge, attitude, and practice toward blood donation and identified the factors that promote or hinder their willingness to donate. We employed a multicenter cross-sectional design, collecting data from August to October 2022 through self-administered questionnaires available in Arabic and English. Both online (Google Forms) and paper surveys were utilized. Data were analyzed using R Statistical Software (v4.1.3; R Core Team 2022). A total of 12,606 university students (7966 females and 4640 males) from 16 countries completed the questionnaire; of them, 28.5% had a good knowledge level regarding blood donation, and 22.7% had donated blood at least once. Students in health science colleges had significantly more awareness of blood donation (p-value < 0.001), but there were no significant differences in practice (p-value = 0.8). Barriers to donation included not being asked (37%), medical ineligibility (33%), fear of pain or infection (18%), concerns about negative health effects (18%), difficulty accessing donation centers (15%), and medical mistrust (14%). Individuals aged > 20 years had significantly higher odds of possessing a high knowledge level (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.77, p < 0.001). Private and international university enrollment was associated with increased knowledge (aOR 1.19, p-value < 0.001 and aOR 1.44, p-value = 0.003), while non-health science college students had lower odds (aOR 0.36, p < 0.001). Regarding blood donation status, participants > 20 years old were more likely to donate (aOR 2.21, p < 0.001). Conversely, being female, having congenital or chronic diseases, and possessing low knowledge levels were associated with decreased odds of blood donation (all p < 0.05). University students show insufficient knowledge about blood donation, with health science students displaying higher awareness levels. Despite their positive attitudes, blood donation rates remain low across all disciplines. It is imperative to enhance education and accessibility to foster a culture of blood donation among students.

Enhancing Public Health: Exploring the Awareness of Students in Mindoro State University on Blood Donation

Blood donation plays a significant role in modern healthcare, especially because it contributes to charitable tasks and lessens shortages in the global demand for blood. Problems encountered were due to the insufficiency of infrastructure, donor education, and resources which led to challenges in recruiting blood donors. Studies have found that countries handle blood donation systems, but their status varies widely. This research study aims to determine students’ awareness level in Mindoro State University-Calapan City Campus on blood donation. This research study utilized descriptive research design, which aims to systematically gather information and describe a phenomenon or situation through survey questionnaires. Moreover, the 100 respondents were chosen through stratified random sampling and were tasked to answer the self-made questionnaire, which was divided into two parts: the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, and weight and the respondents’ awareness of blood donation through the use of Likert Scale. The study results revealed that the students of the MinSU-Calapan City Campus are aware of the crucial role of blood donations in saving lives and promoting a sense of community and unity in an environment. However, the study presented that the students are not knowledgeable of the process performed in blood donation.

Evaluation of Blood Donation Awareness Level: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of individuals regarding blood donation. A questionnaire study was conducted with 644 individuals aged 18 and older who applied to a university hospital outpatient clinic between May 15, 2023, and August 15, 2023. Foreign nationals under the age of 18 were excluded from the study. The first six questions of the questionnaire were about sociodemographic characteristics. The other 28 questions were designed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to blood donation.The data obtained were analyzed with the SPSS 29 program. Categorical data were summarized as frequencies and percentages, and the relationship between variables was evaluated by the chi-square test, post hoc Bonferroni test, and Fisher's Exact Test. Among the participants, 55% (n=354) were married, 57.1% (n=368) were female, 44.4% (n=286) were university graduates, and 24.8% (n=160) were between the ages of 18 and 24.There was a significant relationship between gender and age and individuals' responses to the question about their previous blood donation status. Similarly, there was a significant relationship between the accuracy of answers and educational status and age in the question about the place of blood donation. There was a significant relationship between marital status, educational status, and age and responses to the question about those who were unable to donate blood or diseases that may be caused by blood donation. Individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward blood donation were found to be influenced by sociodemographic factors. Sociodemographic characteristics should be taken into account in activities to encourage blood donation and in the education of the community. It is believed that our study will shed light on future studies in this regard.

Prospective study on blood donation awareness of medical science students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Prospective study on blood donation awareness of medical science students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Undergraduate blood donation awareness campaign

Undergraduate blood donation awareness campaign

Validating a blood donation awareness tool created using general practitioner and patient acceptability and preferences.

There is a need to develop an awareness raising tool for GPs to reach out their patients in order to increase blood donation. The main objective was to create and validate a tool to raise awareness about blood donation that meets acceptability and preference criteria and is applicable in general practice. This cross-sectional study was conducted in three phases. 1. Tool creation: A stakeholder meeting co-developed three potential tools to raise awareness about blood donation: a consulting room poster, a waiting room poster and a lapel badge for the doctor. Three GPs pilot-tested each tool for one day during their regular consultations. Then, once the pilot was completed each GP assessed acceptability and preference using a semi-structured interview, and patients were also interviewed. 2. Consensual tool selection: An appropriate tool was selected based on pilot data using nominal group technique and expert review. 3. The tool was validated for its acceptability in practice via a quantitative questionnaire distributed electronically to GPs. The consensual tool selected by the nominal group was a combination of elements from all three tools trialled in the pilot, reported to be non-intrusive and convenient for both GPs and patients. Patient responses indicated a high level of acceptability and indicated a strong preference for self-generated discussion of the topic with their GP. In the validation step, 217 responses to the quantitative questionnaire were received: 74.5% of responses fulfilled the acceptability criteria for using this combined tool in general practice. Furthermore, 93.1% of GPs indicated they would use the tool in the proposed format for the purpose of raising awareness. The validation of our blood donation awareness tool for use in general practice justifies its evaluation on a larger scale as part of a wider blood donation awareness campaign.

Blood donation in China from 2017 to 2021: A cross-sectional study

Objective: The objective of this cross-sectional study is to examine the essential demographic characteristics of blood donors in China from 2017 to 2021 and to analyze the impact of various factors on blood donation in China, including the blood donor’s attitudes towards family replacement/mutual blood donation (FRMBD) and the effects of policy changes on blood donation. Design: This study is a cross-sectional review comparing the demographic characteristics of blood donors from 2017 to 2021. Setting and participants: The study included 1164 participants who were randomly sampled across China. The data were collected by trained staff and entered into a standard electronic data framework. Results: The number of blood donations observed in China generally increased from 2017 to 2021. Among the 1164 respondents, 785 were non-blood donors and 379 were blood donors. Most people’s awareness of blood donation comes from organizations. Univariate analysis showed significant relationships between being a blood donor and being aged 30 or above ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]), being a doctor ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]), having Ph.D. degrees ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]), or being familiar with blood donation policy ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]). There was no significant difference in recognition between family FRMBD and voluntary non-remunerated blood donation (VNRBD). The study also investigated the impact of canceling FRMBD blood donation policies on the selection of blood donation methods. The results showed that the percentage of VNRBD was 57% and 41% in 2017 and 2021, respectively. This indicates that canceling FRMBD policies will not affect people’s choice for blood donation methods. Conclusions: The results of the univariate analysis showed that people over 30 years of age, those with a Ph.D. or postgraduate degree, and those with knowledge of blood donation policies were more likely to be blood donors. People’s reasons for banning the abolition of FRMBD may be due to the fact that it may not be possible to achieve an adequate supply of blood only through VNRBD. Through comparing the data of 2017 and 2021, it is found that the cancellation of the FRMBD blood donation policy will not have an impact on people’s blood donation ways, and most people agree to cancel the FRMBD. Strengths and limitations of this study Strengths: This study analyzed factors related to decisions about blood donation in various regions of China. For the first time, we analyzed changes in perceptions of blood donation and donation rates before and after the abolition of FRMBD. • This survey did not record changes in the dynamics of the number of blood donations counted over consecutive years. • The individual donor factors such as gender and regional differences in blood donation awareness and facilities, which contribute to regional differences in people’s blood donation behavior, were not investigated.

Blood Donation Awareness.

Blood Donation Awareness.

A Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Survey concerning Blood Donation among Libyans

Background and Objectives: Libya's blood transfusion system suffers from chronic blood shortages due to low rates of voluntary, nonremunerated blood donors (VNRBDs). Over 90% of blood donations are for family members or friends of donors, and only 1% of donors are women. This study aimed to understand the barriers and motivations for blood donation in Libya to support sensitization campaigns. Methods: A knowledge, attitudes, and practices survey was conducted with 896 people in seven Libyan cities where blood banks are located. Key informant interviews were conducted with blood donors, staff, and experts across all seven cities. Thematic content analysis was conducted for the qualitative data, and SPSS was used to produce descriptive statistics. Results: There was a strong awareness of blood donation and the uses of donated blood within the surveyed population. Most respondents who had not donated blood had considered donating. The association between blood donation and Hijama, the traditional medical bloodletting practice, was cited as a sensitization experience for some VNRBDs. The common barriers for potential female donors included misconceptions about female eligibility, social norms, and constraints based on the opinions of their husbands. Conclusion: Sensitization campaigns can encourage people to donate for the first time to dispel fears and reinforce the connection between blood donation and altruistic/religious giving. Religious institutions, including mosques and Hijama centers, must be engaged to emphasize that blood donation is ethically compatible with Islam. Campaigns should also highlight that women are eligible to donate blood.

Prevalence of blood donation at Almaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Background: World Health Organization reports that the safest blood donors come from low-risk communities and donate blood freely and for free. The student population that is healthy, active, and receptive may donate blood to meet the demand for safe blood. We aim to determine the prevalence of blood donation among the students and employees of Almaarefa University. Methods: A cross-sectional study targeting Almaarefa University staff members and students was carried out in collaboration with the National Guard Hospital, Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Data was gathered via a straightforward questionnaire. The primary requirements for participation were: being medically healthy, older than 20 years old, weighing more than 55 kg, having a hemoglobin level of more than 11 mmHg, and have not donated blood in the past 60 days. Results: The majority of the volunteers were male (59%), weighing 55-65 kg (44.6%), from the age group of 20-22 (76.4%), and 66.2% of them were Saudis. Further, 46.5% were from the College of Medicine. A statistically significant association was found between gender and weight (p-value = 0.001). Conclusion: To increase the frequency of blood donation, it is necessary to develop specific programs with interactive blood donation awareness workshops that target youngsters and encourage them to become regular volunteer blood donors. Exploring and evaluating barriers to blood donation, especially for women, is essential. Efforts must be made to put the information and encouraging attitude toward contribution into practice.

Blood Donation Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices during COVID-19 Pandemic: Questionnaire-Based Study in Saudi Arabia.

The level of good knowledge of the blood donation process and perceptions constituted more than 52.2% and 52.9%, respectively, of the participants. The biggest motivation for the donation process was the awareness campaigns, which amounted to 52.5%, and the biggest obstacle to the blood donation procedure is the lack of health fitness. It has been found that 43.0% of those who completed the questionnaire had donated blood during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the high level of awareness of the importance of blood donation for COVID-19 patients, as well as the satisfaction with the experience of blood donation for patients, the level of general knowledge remains average.

Strategi Komunikasi Persuasif Humas Palang Merah Indonesia di Masa Pandemi Covid 19

This research is entitled "PMI Public Relations Persuasive Communication Strategy in Disseminating Public Awareness of Donating Blood During the Covid 19 Pandemic" (Case Study of the Indonesian Red Cross, Palembang City). The purpose of this study was to determine the persuasive communication strategy of PMI Public Relations in disseminating public awareness of blood donation during the COVID-19 pandemic at PMI Public Relations in Palembang. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques are observation, interviews and documentation. The primary data source of this research is through interviews with the Public Relations Officer of the PMI Palembang City concerned and the people in the city of Palembang. The secondary data sources are in the form of official documentation of PMI Public Relations in the city of Palembang, journals and books. The theory used is source credibility theory. This theory explains that a persuasion activity (persuade) begins with attracting attention or attention and ends with action. The result of this study is the Persuasive Communication Strategy applied by the PMI Public Relations of Palembang city in disseminating public awareness of blood donation during the covid 19 pandemic, which can be described by providing information about blood donation through social media or offline advertising by distributing brochures or installing These banners on the side of the road will attract attention from the process of persuasive communication strategy for PMI Public Relations in Palembang.

Iron Deficiency and Blood Donation: Links, Risks and Management.

The purpose of this review is to raise awareness about the frequently underappreciated association of blood donation with iron deficiency, and to describe methods for its prevention and management. Blood donors cannot expect any health benefits from the donation but have justified expectations of no harm. Iron deficiency without anemia (IDWA) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) are common consequences of regular blood donation, and this activity is the most important factor affecting iron status in regular blood donors. Awareness of blood donation as a primary cause of sideropenia is surprisingly low among physicians. Blood donation screening identifies potential donors with IDA but is frequently inadequate to detect IDWA. For the assessment of body iron stores, plasma or serum ferritin, transferrin saturation (TSAT) and soluble transferrin receptors (sTfR) concentrations are the most widely used biochemical markers, although the percentage of hypochromic mature erythrocytes and the hemoglobin content of reticulocytes are also useful. IDWA can be prevented by limiting the total volume of blood collected, by iron deficiency screening and deferral of sideropenic donors, by prolonging the interdonation intervals, and by iron supplementation between donations. IDWA tends to be more prevalent in younger people, females, and high-intensity donors. A potentially effective strategy to address sideropenia in blood donors is serum ferritin testing, but this may lead to a higher rate of deferral. Most regular blood donors cannot replenish their iron deficit by an iron-rich diet alone and will benefit from low-dose oral iron administration with various commercially available products post-donation, a well-tolerated strategy. However, valid concerns exist regarding the possibility of worsening the iron overload in donors with undiagnosed hemochromatosis or masking the symptoms of a clinically important gastrointestinal hemorrhage or other underlying medical condition. Finally, educational efforts should be intensified to improve the awareness of blood donation as a primary cause of iron deficiency among physicians of all specialties.

Perceptions and Experiences of Migrants in Korea Regarding Blood Donation in Association with Sociodemographic Status.

BackgroundWith increasing number of migrants in Korea, there is an increasing need for blood products with rare blood antigens. Accordingly, the role of blood donors among migrants has been acknowledged. We investigated migrants’ experiences and perceptions of blood donation along with their sociodemographic status and identified the effects on self-reported blood donation status.MethodsA cross-sectional survey using a self-developed, structured questionnaire was conducted on 479 migrants. The questionnaire included items about experiences, knowledge, and perceptions on blood donation and sociodemographic factors of respondents.ResultsMost migrants in this study were from Southeast Asia (54.7%) or China (39.9%). Among them, 28.6% (N=137) had donated blood previously, and 2.7% (N=13) had previously donated blood in Korea. All previous blood donors were volunteers, and the two major deterrents of blood donation for non-donors were the fear of pain and lack of knowledge about blood donation. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, the country of birth (odds ratio [OR]=2.65, P<0.001 [China]; OR=4.85, P=0.001 [countries other than China and Southeast Asian countries]) and employment status (OR=2.80, P=0.034) were independently associated with blood donation.ConclusionsThis is the first Korean study to analyze migrants’ experiences and perceptions of blood donation in relation to their sociodemographic status. Our findings can help establish blood donation policies for migrants, devise campaigns to enhance blood donation awareness, and ultimately create a pool of rare blood resources in a multicultural society.

Sistem InFormasi Geografis Donor Darah (SIGDORAH) Menggunakan Pendekatan Togaf ADM

The Blood donation is an activity of taking blood from someone voluntarily to be kept as stock or given to patients in need. Blood donation activities are channeled through the Blood Transfusion Unit (UTD) of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) which is engaged in blood donation services for the community in their respective regions. Lack of public awareness of blood donation and ineffective blood donation activities during the pandemic caused the blood stock supply at PMI Sukabumi Regency to be running low and even empty. The purpose of this research is to create a blood donor inFormation system that is equipped with a website-based Geographic InFormation System. GIS is used to store and display inFormation on potential donors in a digital map. This study uses the Togaf Architecture Development Method approach which was developed using the PHP Version 7 programming language, MySQL 3.2.2 database and open source Leafletjs. The result of this research is a website-based geographic inFormation system for blood donors (SIGDORAH).

The Statistical Analysis of Factors Explaining the Intention of Public for Blood Donation in Jamshoro, Sindh

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine different factors explaining the intention of public in context of blood donation in the district of Jamshoro, Sindh.&#x0D; Methodology: The data were collected of 400 samples from four different tehsils of Jamshoro. The data was collected through well-structured questionnaire. The survey was conducted in 2019 and cluster sampling technique was used. The internal consistency of the questionnaire was examined, and Chi-Square test was applied for final analysis.&#x0D; Findings: The public's willingness to donate blood is limited, according to this study (χ2 (1) = 0.88, p=0.39). The media does not perform any significant role in awareness generating and educating the general public about the importance of donating blood (χ2 (1) = 24.35, p=0.001). Women make up a small percentage of blood donors in society (χ2 (1) = 0.05, p=0.82). This research also compares blood donors and non-donors based on gender and age. The contribution of blood donors in younger age was higher (χ2 (3) = 19.31, p=0.01) in males (χ2 (1) = 27.98, p=0.001).&#x0D; Conclusion: The awareness of blood donation was higher in males, higher education, and young age peoples (18-28) years. Furthermore, the awareness about blood donation should be made known through electronic and print media along with the educational programs at educational institutions.&#x0D; Blood bank lab assistants should be given training to keep up to date with the latest information on blood donation, samples, and screening tests.

Promoting the propensity for blood donation through the understanding of its determinants

BackgroundThe paper aims to understand the main antecedents related to the blood donation propensity related to both donors and non-donors. With our research, we will analyse the two perspectives to identify similarities and differences concentrating on the Italian context. Blood is a vital resource that strongly affects every national healthcare system’s efficacy and sustainability and the system’s ability to achieve the goal of universal coverage.MethodsThe purpose of this paper is to understand the main antecedents of citizens’ blood donation intention and the propensity to encourage communication about blood donation among both donors and non-donors. The Theory of Planned Behaviour is adopted as a theoretical lens. An empirical investigation was performed in Italy, adopting a mixed methods research design. First, a qualitative analysis was carried out through 30 in-depth interviews. Then, a survey was used to quantitatively investigate the intention to donate among both donors (N = 173) and non-donors (N = 87). A conceptual model was developed and tested through Structural Equation Modelling, developing a multi-group approach.ResultsThe present study confirms the relations proposed by the Theory of Planned Behaviour, even though some differences between the two groups are shown. The construct Information and Communication is crucial for donors, non-donors, whereas for non-donor inhibitors is vital. Service quality has an impact on the propensity to recommend and communicate the value of blood donation.ConclusionThis paper reveals the main differences between donor and non-donor perspectives. Fruitful insights for enhancing blood donation awareness are provided.

Generational Giving: Japanese High School Students’ Motivation to Donate Blood

Background: As the number of young people in Japan decreases, the proportion of them who donate blood warrants urgent attention. The aims of this investigation were to test whether students’ motivation of “doing good for others” associated with their blood donation behavior and to explore factors associated with their motivation. Methods: Fukushima Red Cross Blood Donor Center conducted a questionnaire survey in 2018 at 10 high schools in Fukushima Prefecture (N=4506). From the database, we analyzed the factors associated with motivation as assessed by the perception of “doing good for others” using chi-square tests and binomial logistic regression. Results: The percentage of those answering “doing good for others” as “important” was 67.2%. Students who donated blood more often tended to cite “doing good for others” as important. The probability of regarding this perception as important was significantly higher among females, those with better subjective health, and those knowing their own blood type and donation eligibility criteria. Conclusion: Health promotion activities that improve subjective perceptions of one’s health may reinforce students’ awareness of blood donation as “doing good for others” that might promote frequent donation. Our results also support greater outreach to male students and improving students’ knowledge related to blood donation.

The Experience of Organizing Blood Donation Camp through Student Initiative.

Introduction:A blood donation camp was organized in the institute which was a student initiative and a street play on blood donation awareness was carried out at different parts of the institute. For this reason, the study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practises among the voluntary donors was carried out to bring out further awareness programs.Materials and Methods:The study is a Cross-sectional analysis to know about the knowledge, attitude, and practises among the donors as well as collect information regarding the rare blood groups. The idea to conduct a blood donation camp at a tertiary care hospital in Amritsar was initiated by the students of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th professional year and was implemented on February 8, 2018. On this day, two awareness street plays were carried out, first at the outpatient department area and then near the college entrance to spread the message about the benefits and necessity of blood donation. The activity of blood donation was executed by a group of 15 team members and the staff posted in the blood bank of the institute. Each donor was taken care of by looking after any postdonation weakness or nausea plus were also provided with refreshments. At the end, feedback forms were handed over and 50 such filled forms were collected.Results:Out of the 50 donors, there were 21 male (42%) and 29 females (58%), with a mean age of 21.45 ± 1.35 years. It was recognized that, among 50 donors, 52% of the donors have not donated in the last 2 years while 58% of the donors would voluntarily like to donate blood again. It was seen that 52% of the donors had fear of needles acting as a hindrance for the blood donation.Conclusion:My experience during the whole journey of the initiative was quite enlightening. Looking at the enthusiasm of the donors and the organizing team, it also encouraged the patients' relatives and professors to come forward for the donation. The success of the event has further encouraged me to carry out such more awareness projects in the future.