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Awareness of Medical Personnel about the Blood Transfusion Process and its Products
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Sana Ahmadi1    , Abbas Ahmadi2 , Abbas Aghaie3 , Saylan Mohammadi *4 , Mohammad saeed karimian5 , Masoomeh Souri6 , Sara Alimoradi7 , Hadi Abdolmaleki8 |
1- 1. Student Research Committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
2- 2. PhD in Molecular Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran,
3- 3. PhD in Epidemiology, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Department of Epidemiology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran,
4- 4. Master of Science in Microbiology - Blood Transfusion Research Center - Higher Educational and Research Institute of Blood Transfusion Medicine and General Directorate of Blood Transfusion of Kurdistan Province - Sanandaj - Iran.
5- General Physician - Blood Transfusion Research Center - Higher Educational and Research Institute of Blood Transfusion Medicine and General Blood Transfusion Office of Kurdistan - Sanandaj - Iran
6- 6. General Physician - Blood Transfusion Research Center - Higher Educational and Research Institute of Blood Transfusion Medicine and General Blood Transfusion Office of Kurdistan - Sanandaj - Iran.
7- Clinical department, Besat Hospital, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
8- Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran. |
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Abstract: (1042 Views) |
Background and Aim: Proper blood transfusion and the use of associated products require knowledgeable personnel in the treatment environment. If personnel training is overlooked, irreversible complications may arise for patients. The present study aimed to assess the awareness of medical personnel regarding the blood transfusion process and its products in teaching hospitals in Sanandaj in 2022.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 313 medical personnel from teaching hospitals in Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran, using proportionate stratified random sampling based on the size of each professional group. Data were collected using a questionnaire that included demographic information and awareness of the blood transfusion process and its products across four areas: 1) request, 2) maintenance, 3) compatibility testing before injection, and 4) monitoring the injection process and any complications thereafter. The data were analyzed using SPSS (version 22), employing chi-square tests, independent t-tests, or their nonparametric equivalents, the Mann-Whitney U test.
Results: The current study found that 52.7% of personnel exhibited poor awareness, 38.3% moderate, and 8.9% good. According to the results of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, the total awareness scores did not follow a normal distribution. Additionally, the results of the Kruskal-Wallis test indicated a significant difference across all areas among hospitals and disciplines.
Conclusion: Given the low level of awareness among medical personnel regarding the blood transfusion process and its associated products, as well as the significant relationship between various areas of awareness measurement, such as request procedures, storage, compatibility testing, and monitoring, across hospitals and medical disciplines, it is essential to revise the manuals for medical personnel and blood transfusion centers. Additionally, educational programs related to blood transfusion medicine and its products should be updated to enhance understanding and compliance. |
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| Keywords: Blood, Blood Products, Personnel Awareness, Blood Transfusion |
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Type of Study: Original Research |
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Received: 2025/04/6 | Accepted: 2025/12/14 | Published: 2026/07/25
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Research code: A-10-8268-1
Ahmadi S, Ahmadi A, Aghaie A, Mohammadi S, karimian M S, Souri M, et al . Awareness of Medical Personnel about the Blood Transfusion Process and its Products. , SJKU. 2026; 31 (1) :71-80 URL: http://sjku.muk.ac.ir/article-1-8796-en.html
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