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Understanding the Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitudes of University Students Toward Blood Donation and the Turkish Red Crescent: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Background The need for blood arising from illness, surgery, and accidents is met through donations. With global population growth, both non-governmental organizations and public institutions are vital for blood supply and distribution. The Turkish Red Crescent, a leading non-governmental organization in blood donation and humanitarian aid, excels in both national and international contexts, ensuring a safe blood supply and reinforcing social solidarity during crises. This study aims to determine the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of students from different departments at a public university in Turkey regarding blood donation and the Turkish Red Crescent. Methodology This was a cross-sectional study. The study population included 34,442 Ege University students, with the sample consisting of 385 students who continued their education online due to the February 6, 2023, earthquake in Turkey and voluntarily participated in the study. Data were collected via an online survey. Results The study found that 56.9% (219) of the participants were female, 30.9% (119) were in the second year, and 16.6% (64) were from the Faculty of Science. Overall, 89.6% (345) of the students held positive views on blood donation. Further, 64.4% (248) showed a positive inclination toward donating blood, and 76.8% (296) viewed it as a social responsibility. However, 70.4% (271) of the students had doubts about whether the blood will reach those in need, and 61.6% (237) were concerned about this issue. Additionally, women donated blood more than men with significant differences in some attitudes based on gender. Conclusions The research revealed that students defined blood donation as a good deed and an indicator of human solidarity. On the other hand, students lacked knowledge about the Turkish Red Crescent and were undecided in some of their opinions about the Turkish Red Crescent.
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