Factors hindering the healthy subjects from attempting their first blood donation-a cross-sectional study among the citizens of Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

Background and Aims: Blood donation [BD] is described as altruistic behavior and one of the life-saving practices. The deficit of blood supply from BD has become a global concern. Knowledge, attitude, practice, and motivation play a key role in BD. This study is aimed to determine the factors that hinder the healthy individuals who have not donated blood yet from BD, by exploring the demographic and other variables among the citizens of Jeddah city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [KSA]