International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Abdullah Aedh
Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Saudi ArabiaPublications
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Research
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Blood Donation and Associated Factors among Najran University’s Students, KSA
Author(s): Abdullah Aedh*
Background: Donating blood can help in saving the lives of many individuals around the globe. Evidence indicates that there is a shortage of blood and blood products in many countries. This study aimed at assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards blood donation and its associated factors. Methodology: A community-based and cross-sectional study was conducted at Najran University from November 2020 to June 2021. A convenient sampling technique was adopted for recruiting 445 participants. A structured electronic questionnaire was utilized for collecting data. Chi-square and logistic regressions were carried out. Associations were considered significant when pvalue< 0.05. Results: In this study, 310 (62%) were males. 205 (46.1%) are currently studying in health colleges. 272 (61.1%) were found to be knowledgeable, while 26.. Read More»
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