A Hospital-Based Study on Attitude and Knowledge of Blood Donation and Practice of Blood Donation Among People in Kabul City, Afghanistan.

Abstract

This hospital-based study assessed attitudes, knowledge, and practices regarding blood donation in Kabul City, Afghanistan, focusing on whether demographic factors influence donor behavior. Through a hospital-based approach, using a survey questionnaire, the study examined donors' attitudes, knowledge of blood donation, and practice of blood donation. The study was conducted at Blossom Healthcare Center in Kabul City, Afghanistan, from August 1, 2024, to February 30, 2025. A total of 66 people, who were above the age of 18, participated in the study. Of the 66 participants, 66.7% (44) were male. There was no significant association between the level of education, age, and blood donation practice. Of the 66 participants, 42.4% (28) had a history of blood donation, and the percentage of blood donation was lower in women. Restrictions on women's independent mobility may negatively affect their blood donation practice. In conclusion, this hospital-based study explored Afghans' attitudes and knowledge toward blood donation in Kabul City, Afghanistan. We noticed that the blood donation practice did not positively correlate with the participants' positive attitude toward blood donation.