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The Impact of Demographic Characteristics and Blood Group Distribution of Syrian Blood Donors on the Blood Stock Management of the Turkish Red Crescent

Suriyeli Kan Bağışçılarının Demografik Özellikleri ve Kan Gruplarının Dağılımı ile Türk Kızılay'ın Kan Stok Yönetimine Etkisi

Aziz Karaca(RECEP TAYYİP ERDOĞAN ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-9408-5073
Mustafa Yılmaz(Turkish Red Crescent)0000-0003-3266-4752
Mustafa Nuri Günçıkan(Turkish Red Crescent)0000-0003-3274-7574
Kerem Kınık(UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH SCIENCE)0000-0002-6913-5312
Fatma Meriç Yılmaz(Turkish Red Crescent, Managing Board, Ankara, Türkiye)0000-0001-6112-3950
Pages
8–18
Publication Date
2025-07-14
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Regional variations highlight the need for targeted collection efforts to ensure a stable, compatible blood supply.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: This study analyzes blood group distribution among Syrian and local blood donors in Türkiye, focusing on ABO and Rh types to understand donation patterns and stock management.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: A retrospective study included 77,588 Syrian and 4,358,976 local donors who donated to the Turkish Red Crescent from 2019 to 2021.
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Conclusion & Impact:Regional variations highlight the need for targeted collection efforts to ensure a stable, compatible blood supply.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2019 Verileri
⚙️Variables:ABO ve Rh kan grupları · Kan stok yönetimi · Türk kan bağışçıları

Abstract

Aim: This study analyzes blood group distribution among Syrian and local blood donors in Türkiye, focusing on ABO and Rh types to understand donation patterns and stock management. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study included 77,588 Syrian and 4,358,976 local donors who donated to the Turkish Red Crescent from 2019 to 2021. Donor data were analyzed by age, gender, education, and blood type using statistical tests in OpenEpi. Results: Syrians made up 1.75% of donors, peaking in Kilis (16.16%) and lowest in Hatay (0.77%). They were mostly male (84.8%) and younger (mean age 31.5 years). Blood type O and B were more common, while A was less frequent. Rh (+) prevalence was higher. Conclusion: Syrian donors’ distinct blood group distribution affects stock management. Higher O and B type frequencies and demographic differences require tailored recruitment and inventory strategies. Regional variations highlight the need for targeted collection efforts to ensure a stable, compatible blood supply.

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Amaç: Bu çalışma, Suriyeli kan bağışçılarının ABO ve Rh kan gruplarının Türkiye’deki yerel nüfusla dağılımını karşılaştırarak bağış eğilimlerini ve kan stok yönetimine etkilerini analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: 2019-2021 yılları arasında Türk Kızılay’a bağış yapan 77.588 Suriyeli ve 4.358.976 yerel bağışçının verileri yaş, cinsiyet, eğitim durumu ve kan gruplarına göre incelendi. İstatistiksel analizler OpenEpi yazılımı kullanılarak gerçekleştirildi. Bulgular: Suriyeliler toplam bağışçıların %1,75’ini oluşturdu; Kilis’te %16,16 ile en yüksek, Hatay’da %0,77 ile en düşük oran görüldü. Bağışçılar ağırlıklı olarak erkek (%84,8) ve daha gençti (ortalama yaş 31,5). O ve B kan grupları daha yaygınken, A grubu daha azdı. Rh(+) oranı yüksekti. Sonuç: Suriyeli bağışçıların farklı kan grubu dağılımı stok yönetimini etkilemektedir. O ve B grubunun fazlalığı ile demografik farklılıklar, özel bağış ve stok stratejileri gerektirmektedir. Bölgesel farklılıklar, kan temininde hedefe yönelik planlamanın önemini vurgulamaktadır.

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Karaca, A., Yılmaz, M., Günçıkan, M. N., Kınık, K., Yılmaz, F. M. (2025). The Impact of Demographic Characteristics and Blood Group Distribution of Syrian Blood Donors on the Blood Stock Management of the Turkish Red Crescent. Rize Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 1 Sayı: 1, 8–18. https://ajindex.com/articles/1620534

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