Analysis of the relationship between blood donation and organ donation

Abstract

Objective: Blood and organ transplantation treatment cannot be performed at the desired level, although it has life-saving characteristics. This study was aimed to analyze the relationship between blood donation and organ donation. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with healthcare personnel working in a education and research hospital in Ankara. 1012 (84.3% of total) health personnels participated in the study. Data was collected using the survey method. SPSS 22.0 program was used in evaluation of the data. Results: 51.4% of the participants were blood donors, 32.5% were willing but not yet donated, 4.1% did not consider to donate, and 12.0% could not forgive due to medical reasons. Additionally, It was found that 52.8% of health personnel were volunteer for organ donation, however, 16.7% of them had organ donation card. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between blood donation and organ donation. Volunteers who donate organs also show a positive attitude towards blood donation. It is evaluated that positive behavior towards blood donation is higher and it should be provided also in organ donation.