A survey assessing knowledge and attitude about blood donation among blood donors in Jordan

Author:

Omaish Rahaf S.1,Al-Fayyadh Zahraa A.1ORCID,Al-Habashneh Shifar M.1,Al-Mashhdi Safa Y.1,Khasawneh Salah Y.1,Naber Isam A.1ORCID,Bourghli Sana L.2ORCID,Al-Adily Tariq N.3ORCID,Al-Fararjeh Firas M.4,Sughayer Maher A.5ORCID

Affiliation:

1. School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

2. Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, School of Science, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

3. Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

4. Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

5. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan

Abstract

Background: Recruitment of low risk blood donors can be challenging. Efforts should be made to increase the level of awareness and positive attitude towards blood donation. An essential step to achieve this is obtaining comprehensive data about the current situation of awareness, knowledge and attitudes of the population towards blood donation. Methods/materials: The present study was conducted at two blood donation centres in Amman, Jordan, during 2021. A total of 536 whole blood donors were included. Data regarding their demographic characteristics, blood donation history as well as their knowledge and attitudes regarding blood donation were collected by a questionnaire. Results: Four hundred ninety participants (91.4%) were males, whereas only 46 participants (8.6%) were females. Ninety seven subjects (18.1%) were first time donors, whereas 431 subjects (81.9%) had previous donations. The participants’ median score in the knowledge section was 19.0 points (range 5–25 points). Based on a cut-off of 15 out of 28: 84% of the participants were knowledgeable. Similarly 97% of the participants had a positive attitude based on a cut-off of 17 out of 32 points. Multivariate analysis revealed that high knowledge score was significantly associated with study major and employment status, whereas a positive attitude was significantly associated with a higher income. More than half of first time donors stated lack of awareness as being the reason for not donating blood before. Conclusion: Measures to improve awareness, knowledge and attitudes towards blood donation should be implemented in order to meet the increasing demand for blood and blood components. Targeted campaigns, correction of some misconceptions and using different motivations are suggested.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

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