Voluntary blood donation among the Welsh and Saudi population Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
This study relies on the mixed method strategy, using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Three comparative surveys will be undertaken in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Wales, involving
professionals who hold leadership positions in blood transfusion establishments (Survey 2)
and medical and nursing professionals who are the main users of blood transfusion services as well clinical scientists who work in blood transfusion establishments but not in leadership positions (Sur
Sponsors
Cardiff University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: First survey (questionnaire): The general public eligible to donate blood by virtue of age (17-65 years), including university students and staff. Second survey (interview): Leaders of blood transfusion establishments including medical consultants, clinical scientists and quality assurance leads. Third survey (questionnaire): Professional users of transfusion services (medical and nursing) and professionals working in blood transfusion establishments (typically clinical scientists) but not those in leadership positions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: First survey: Members of the general public not within the permissible age for blood donation, i.e. those not between ages 17-65 years Second survey: The general public and workers in blood transfusion establishments who do not occupy positions of leadership Third survey: The general public and leaders of blood transfusion establishments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and attitudes to blood transfusion and regulation amongst the public and relevant professionals (leaders in blood transfusion services and main service users) in Wales and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, measured using two online questionnaires and an interview at a single timepoint | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The interrelationship between knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of blood transfusion and relevant regulation, as well as differences in this KAP between potential blood donors, workers in blood transfusion establishments, and professionals who use blood transfusion services, such as medical and nursing professionals in surgical specialties in KSA and Wales, measured using two online questionnaires and an interview at a single timepoint | — |
Countries
Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Wales
Contacts
Public ContactAmr Maqnas
Outcome results
None listed