Distribution of ABO-Rh Blood Group System Among the Students at Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Pakistan
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
Background: The distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups significantly varies across different populations and is crucial for effective blood bank management and transfusion services. Previous studies have shown diverse patterns in blood group distribution globally, influenced by regional, ethnic, and demographic factors.
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups among the student population at Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Sindh, Pakistan, and to understand its implications for local healthcare services.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 253 students (133 males and 120 females) aged 18 to 24 years. Informed consent was obtained from all participants. The study employed a sterile lancet for blood sample collection via a finger prick. Blood group phenotyping was done using the slide method with monoclonal antiserum A, B, and D. Agglutination results were recorded to determine the ABO blood group and Rh factor. Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.
Results: The study found that 21.7% of students belonged to blood group A (49.1% Rh positive and 5.5% Rh negative in males, 40% Rh positive and 5.5% Rh negative in females), 35.2% to blood group B (38.2% Rh positive and 6.7% Rh negative in males, 52.8% Rh positive and 2.3% Rh negative in females), 11.1% to blood group AB (57.1% Rh positive in males, 39.3% Rh positive in females), and 32.0% to blood group O (54.3% Rh positive and 2.5% Rh negative in males, 38.3% Rh positive and 4.9% Rh negative in females).
Conclusion: The distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups in the student population at SALU exhibits a distinct pattern, emphasizing the importance of regional studies in blood group distribution. These findings have significant implications for blood bank management, transfusion services, and healthcare planning in the region.
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
References
Abegaz SB. ABO and Rh (D) blood group distribution among blood donors: a study of natural and computational science faculty graduating class students at Woldia University, Ethiopia. International Journal of Genetics and Molecular Biology. 2021;13(1):21-30.
Hailu M, Mengesha WA, Tolesa ZG. Phenotypic and Allelic Distribution of the ABO and Rhesus Blood Groups among students at Hawassa University, Ethiopia. East African Journal of Biophysical and Computational Sciences. 2022.
Patidar GK, Dhiman Y. Distribution of ABO and Rh (D) Blood groups in India: A systematic review. ISBT science series. 2021;16(1):37-48.
Ameigaal SD, Ageel AR. A cross sectional preliminary study on the prevalence of ABO and rhesus blood groups in Bani Waleed City, Libya. Libyan International Medical University Journal. 2019;4:56 - 61.
Fufa AW, Debelo DG. Distribution of ABO and Rh (D) blood groups among students attending secondary and preparatory schools in Bote town, Oromia national regional state, Ethiopia. International Journal of Science and Technology Education Research. 2019.
Akshaya CK. Distribution of ABO and Rhesus Blood groups among Type-2 Diabetic subjects. International Journal of Preclinical and Clinical Research. 2020.
Amin S, Ahmad J, Khan MS, Khan A, Khan RH, Umar M, et al. Frequency of ABO, Rh and ABO-Rh blood groups in students of Gomal Medical College, DI Khan, Pakistan. Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020;18(1):30-6.
Chuol K, Abebe W, Gebremariam Z, Pulluri H. Allelic frequency and genotype distribution of ABO and Rh blood group among students in the major tribal communities at Gambella Teachers Education and Health Science College, Gambella Regional State, Ethiopia. 2021. Medico Research Chronicles. 2023;10(3):128-52.
AlShamlan NA, Al Shammari MA, AlOmar RS, Gari D, AlAbdulKader AM, Motabgani S, et al. ABO and Rhesus blood group distribution and blood donation willingness among first-year health students in a Saudi university. Journal of Blood Medicine. 2021:551-60.
Legese B, Shiferaw M, Tamir W, Tiruneh T. Distribution of ABO and Rhesus blood group phenotypes among blood donors at Bahir Dar Blood bank, Amhara, Northwest Ethiopia: a retrospective cross-sectional study. Journal of Blood Medicine. 2021:849-54.
Sigamani K, Gajulapalli SP. An Insight Into the Distribution of Allele Frequency of ABO and Rh (D) Blood Grouping System Among Blood Donors in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Chengalpattu District of South India. Cureus. 2022;14.
Aber K. ALLELIC AND GENOTYPIC FREQUENCIES OF ABO AND Rh BLOOD GROUP AMONG STUDENTS ATTENDING TULU CHUKALA SECONDARY SCHOOL, ADULALA TOWN, EAST SHOA ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPI: Haramaya University; 2022.
Mohamud MHT, Aweis ADH, Adam ASE, Mohamed FA, Fidow SQ, Mohamed LM. Distribution and Frequency of ABO and Rhesus (D) Blood Groups in Somalia: A Retrospective Study on Students of Jazeera University, Mogadishu-Somalia. BioMed Research International. 2022;2022.
Asemota E, Njar V, Aguanah I, Obeagu EI. Distribution of ABO, Rhesus Blood Group and Helicobacter Pylori Infection among Secondary School Students in Calabar South Local Government, Cross River State, Nigeria. Madonna University journal of Medicine and Health Sciences ISSN: 2814-3035. 2023;3(1):32-45.
Al-sormy AAYA. Distribution of ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups and their Genotypes in Amran Governorate, Yemen. Sana'a University Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences. 2023;17(1).
Sivagurunathan A, Subbulakshmi A, Veluramesh S, Nisha JA, Kalarani S, Kasilakshmi G. Distribution of ABO & Rh blood group in relation to dermatoglyphics and BMI. World Scientific News. 2020(144):226-81.
Dhananjaya S, Majagi SH, Somashekar D. Study about Distribution of Blood Groups and Haemoglobin Percentage among the Students of Government Science College, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India. New Visions in Biological Science Vol 5. 2021:47-55.
Dewani S. Frequency And Distribution Of Abo And Rhesus Blood Groups Among Medical Students In Kashmir India. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. 2022:10481-5.
Andalibi M, Dehnavi Z, Afshari A, Tayefi M, Esmaeili H, Azarpazhooh M, et al. Prevalence of ABO and Rh blood groups and their association with demographic and anthropometric factors in an Iranian population: Mashad study. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2020;26(8):916-22.
Azi S, Kalu M, Usanga V, Ude U, Nworie A. Distribution pattern of haemoglobin variants, ABO and Rhesus blood groups among undergraduate students of EBSU, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, southeast Nigeria. Journal of Medical Laboratory Science & Technology of South Africa. 2023;5(1):66-70.
Tiruneh A, Yetneberk T, Gelaw M, Eshetie D. Frequency of ABO and Rh blood group distribution at Debre Tabor blood bank, Amhara Region, North-Central Ethiopia. A six-year retrospective survey. Journal of Blood Medicine. 2020:357-61.
Khojah A, Qadah T. ABO and rhesus blood group s distribution in healthy individuals: an update cross sectiona l study from Tertiary Care Center in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia. J Res Med Dent Sci. 2021;9:1-6.