Impact of Digital Health Tools on Blood Donors' Quality of Life
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Alanzi Turki M, Arif Wejdan, Aljohani Nader, Jabali Abdulaziz, Junainah Mohammed, Aldeen Mohamed Emad, Hamdi Turki, Mansour Nawaf, Badawood Nawaf, Alghamdi Saeed, Alanazi Dalia, Alanzi Nouf, Alqurashi Nehal
Primary Institution: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Hypothesis
This study investigates the impact of digital health tools on the quality of life and psychological adjustment of long-term blood donors in Saudi Arabia.
Conclusion
Digital health tools are perceived as beneficial for supporting quality of life and psychological adjustment among blood donors, particularly for emotional and health management.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported higher mean scores in psychological adjustment factors such as active coping and self-distraction.
- Older participants perceived digital health tools as more beneficial for their psychological adjustment and quality of life.
- Females showed higher mean scores in psychological adjustment factors compared to males.
- Educational attainment influenced perceptions, with higher educated participants reporting greater benefits from digital health tools.
Takeaway
Digital health tools can help people who donate blood feel better and manage their emotions, especially older and more educated donors.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 498 long-term blood donors aged 18-60, using online questionnaires to assess quality of life and coping mechanisms.
Potential Biases
Purposive sampling may limit generalizability and introduce selection bias.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and reliance on self-reported data may introduce response bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 50.8% females and 49.2% males, with a diverse age range and educational backgrounds.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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