Frequency of Dominant Blood Groups in Medical Students of Karachi

Abstract

Objectives:

1. To assess the different blood groups, in students of DUHS.
2. To determine the dominant blood group in the students of DUHS
3. To compare the results of present study with other cities of Pakistan & countries of the world

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out on medical students of Sindh & Dow medical Colleges, {DUHS) Karachi from September 2000-2004.  

Materials and Methods: Sample size of 2300 was drawn by using convenient sampling method. Blood samples were collected by finger prick method. Data was collected & analyzed on SPSS version 16.  

Results Out of 2300 students group B was found to be the commonest (40%), group O (32%), group A (20%), group AB (08%).Rh positive (85%).The dominant being B+ in karachi as well in Pakistan, compared to O blood group in different countries of world

Conclusion The study showed very little %{ 08) of blood (AB) groups among the medical students of Karachi; it generated an authentic data, which may serve a useful purpose for high transfusion demand to very emergent situations.