The Frequency Distribution Of Abo Blood Group And Rhesus Factor (+ve And -ve) Among Students And Staff Of Government College, University, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract

The distribution of ABO blood groups and Rhesus (Rh) factor among populations has long been a subject of scientific inquiry due to its implications for medical practice, transfusion medicine, and understanding genetic diversity. The prevalence of different blood types varies across populations, reflecting both genetic and environmental influences. Understanding the frequency distribution of blood groups within specific populations is crucial for the inventory of blood bank management and evaluating the risk of hemolytic disease in newborns. Objectives: The objective of conducting this research was to know the frequency distribution in male and female among the individuals of Government College University Hyderabad. Methods: Blood samples were collected from participants, and ABO blood groups were determined using antisera. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the data. Results: The frequency distributions of (ABO) blood groups within the contributors is presented as blood group B emerged as the most prevalent, representing (35.65%) of the total participants, followed by blood group O (29.6%), A (25.6%), and AB (9.0%). Rhesus-positive individuals constituted (94.84%) of the total participants, with Rhesus negative observed in (5.5%) of the population. Gender-specific analysis revealed a uniform distribution of blood group B across males and females. Conclusion: These findings highlight the significance of understanding blood group diversity for clinical practice and underscore the need for further research in this area.