Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Blood Donation among Students at Badr University in Cairo, Egypt

Background: Blood donation plays a vital role in healthcare by supporting life-saving procedures and emergency care. However, global blood supplies remain inadequate, with shortages most pronounced in low- and middle-income countries such as Egypt. Aim: to assess knowledge, attitudes, practices, and prevalence of whole blood donation among Badr University students. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate students from both medical and non-medical faculties at Badr University in Cairo using a structured, validated, and pilot-tested English questionnaire. Results: Among 465 participants, only 46.5% had ever donated blood, with the majority being one-time donors. 76.1% of participants demonstrated satisfactory knowledge and 84.1% held positive attitudes toward blood donation. Knowledge levels were significantly higher among medical students (p=0.002), but this was not translated into increased donation rates. Positive attitude was widespread across all faculties, with no significant association with actual donation behavior. Male gender emerged as the strongest predictor of blood donation (OR=2.322, p