Factors Influencing Blood Donation among Young Saudi Arabian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study to Inform Donor Recruitment and Retention Programs.

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q4 MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Annals of clinical and laboratory science Pub Date : 2024-03-01

Fahd A Kuriri

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Abstract

Objective: Blood donation is critical in Saudi Arabia due to high rates of sickle cell disease and thalassemia. Recent trends show a decline in the number of blood donors, threatening blood supplies for medical treatments. This study aims to identify factors that influence blood donation decisions and behaviors among young Saudi Arabian adults to develop strategies to enhance donation rates.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 407 university students in Riyadh Province (Shaqra, Riyadh City, Al-Majmaah and Al-Duwadimi) and occurred from December 2022 to May 2023, using convenience sampling. Data were collected via online questionnaires and analyzed using logistic regression.

Results: Findings revealed a significant gender disparity in donation rates with males more likely to donate. Knowledge gaps were prevalent, especially regarding eligibility criteria. Support for organ donation, prior experience of receiving blood, and high levels of self-determined motivation positively associated with donation likelihood. Conversely, amotivation was a strong negative predictor of donation.

Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of educational interventions to address misconceptions about blood donation and tailor campaigns to enhance donor motivation. Strategies focusing on these aspects could improve the donor pool and ensure a stable blood supply for patients with blood disorders in Saudi Arabia.

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影响沙特阿拉伯年轻成年人献血的因素：一项横断面研究，为献血者招募和保留计划提供信息。

目的：由于镰状细胞病和地中海贫血的高发病率，献血在沙特阿拉伯至关重要。最近的趋势表明，献血者人数有所下降，威胁到医疗用血的供应。本研究旨在确定影响沙特阿拉伯年轻成年人献血决定和行为的因素，从而制定提高献血率的策略：本研究采用方便抽样法，于 2022 年 12 月至 2023 年 5 月对利雅得省（沙克拉、利雅得市、Al-Majmaah 和 Al-Duwadimi）的 407 名大学生进行了横断面研究。数据通过在线问卷收集，并采用逻辑回归法进行分析：调查结果显示，捐赠率存在明显的性别差异，男性更倾向于捐赠。知识差距普遍存在，尤其是在资格标准方面。对器官捐献的支持、先前接受血液的经验以及高水平的自我决定动机与捐献可能性呈正相关。相反，动机不足则是预测捐献的一个强烈的负面因素：本研究强调了教育干预的重要性，以消除人们对献血的误解，并为献血者量身定制宣传活动，以提高献血者的积极性。针对这些方面的策略可以改善献血者库，确保沙特阿拉伯血液病患者的稳定血液供应。

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Annals of clinical and laboratory science 医学-医学实验技术

CiteScore

1.60

自引率

0.00%

发文量

112

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Annals of Clinical & Laboratory Science welcomes manuscripts that report research in clinical science, including pathology, clinical chemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, cytogenetics, microbiology, immunology, hematology, transfusion medicine, organ and tissue transplantation, therapeutics, toxicology, and clinical informatics.