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Mehrpouri M, Masoudi S. Beliefs, Ideas and Attitudes of students in Alborz University of Medical Sciences towards Blood Donation in 2023. Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2024; 21 (2) :108-117
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Beliefs, Ideas and Attitudes of students in Alborz University of Medical Sciences towards Blood Donation in 2023
M. Mehrpouri * , S. Masoudi
Keywords: Attitude, Blood Donors, Blood Donation, Medicine, Students
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Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2024; 21 (2): 108-117
Original Article
 
Beliefs, Ideas and Attitudes of students in Alborz
University of Medical Sciences towards
 Blood Donation in 2023

Mehrpouri M.1, Masoudi S.1


1School of Allied Medical Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran



Abstract
Background and Objectives
Evaluating the attitudes and beliefs of different classes of society is very important in attracting donors. This study aimed to evaluate the attitude of students of Alborz University of Medical Sciences regarding blood donation and investigate the obstacles in this field.

Materials and Methods
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 330 students of different fields of Alborz University of Medical Sciences in 2023. A questionnaire containing demographic questions and main research questions (12 questions to evaluate the causes of blood donation-7 questions to evaluate the reasons for not donating again in donors - 20 questions to evaluate the factors preventing blood donation in non-donors-12 questions about the general attitude to blood donation in donors and non-donors) were used to collect data. Data analysis was done with SPSS21 software and descriptive statistics.

Results
The average age was 22.85 ± 0.26 years and only 11.5% had history of donating blood. The most important motivating factors include altruistic causes (100%), feeling of responsibility (96.9%), moral and personal commitment (87.5%), participation in social activities (75%) and helping patients (71.9%). The most important reasons preventing blood donation are fear of dizziness and weakness (77.2% and 64.1%, respectively), lack of proper information (67%), fear of hand burning and hematoma (42.4%) and fear of anemia (47.8%).

Conclusions 
Despite the low donation rate, most students had a positive attitude towards blood donation. In order to encourage students to donate blood, the necessary information should be provided through holding appropriate educational programs.

Key words: Attitude, Blood Donors, Blood Donation, Medicine, Students






Received: 23 Jan  2024
Accepted:  6 Mar 2024



Correspondence: Mehrpouri M., PhD of Laboratory Hematology. School of Allied Medical Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences.           
Postal Code: 3149969415, Karaj, Iran. Tel: (+9826) 34287341; Fax: (+9826) 34287351
E-mail: mahdiyemehrpoori@gmail.com

 
Type of Study: Research | Subject: Blood donation
Published: 2024/06/30
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