Awareness about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and challenges for blood services among potential blood donors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Coronavirus- 19 disease pandemic had a significant impact on the blood supply around the world. Physical distancing measures and many other factors contribute to this impact. Misinformation about methods of disease transmission and lack of knowledge among potential blood donors may contribute to this.

Aim

To assess the knowledge and awareness of blood donors about COVID-19 as well as their reasons and fears that prevent them from donating blood during this period.

Methods

This is an exploratory; survey based cross sectional study targeting Saudi population.

Results

A total number of 3841 persons responded to the survey; 58 % were between the ages of (31-50) years. Most participants 74.5 % were males. More than 60 % of participants donated blood p

SUBMITTER: Almalki S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8257402 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature