Distribution of ABO Blood Groups and Rhesus Factor in  Derna, Libya

Salwa Muftah Eljamay; Hamida Esrafeil Elshalwi Elshalwi; Mohammed  Fouzi Aqabaeli; Allafi A. Alkarimi

doi:10.64516/4t8eyr07

Authors

Salwa Muftah Eljamay Collage of Medical Technology, Public Health Department, Derna , Libya Author
Hamida Esrafeil Elshalwi Elshalwi Collage of Medical Technology, Laboratory Medicine Department, Derna , Libya Author
Mohammed Fouzi Aqabaeli Collage of Medical Technology, Laboratory Medicine Department, Derna Author
Allafi A. Alkarimi Collage of Medical Technology, Laboratory Medicine Department, Derna Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64516/4t8eyr07

Keywords:

ABO Blood Group, Rh Blood Group, Frequencies

Abstract

ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood group antigens are inherited traits with major importance in population genetics, medico-legal work, and, most importantly, transfusion safety. This retrospective study aimed to determine the distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups among the population of Derna, Libya, and to compare the findings with similar studies from Libya and other countries. The study included 772 blood donors and individuals attending health centres and private laboratories in Derna between 1 January 2018 and 31 April 2019. Participants of both sexes aged 18–65 years were included. Blood groups were identified using forward and reverse grouping by the conventional tube method, and demographic and medical history data were also collected. The results showed that blood group O was the most common (39.50%), followed by A (28.24%), while AB was the least common (7.90%). Rh-positive and Rh-negative frequencies were reported as 90.5% and 5.5%, respectively. Overall, the distribution pattern followed O > A > B > AB. These findings are important for blood bank planning and transfusion service policy and may support healthcare decision-making within the national health system

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