Prevalence of ABO blood grouping among chronic kidney disease patients on hemodialysis in Tripoli. Libya
Keywords:
Hemodialysis, Glomerulonephritis, Tripoli, Blood GroupingAbstract
The kidneys are vital organs in the human body; therefore, any impairment in their function leads to disturbances in various bodily systems. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that worsens over time. In its advanced stage, patients require dialysis as a primary treatment option, since medication alone becomes ineffective.
Several previous studies have indicated a correlation between certain diseases—such as gastric ulcers and stomach cancer—and different blood groups. Accordingly, this study aimed to determine the most prevalent blood groups among hemodialysis patients attending the Dialysis Unit at Tripoli Central Hospital during the period from May 1st to July 31st, 2025.
Patient records were reviewed, and data were collected regarding demographic variables (such as age, gender, residence, and occupation), along with clinical data related to dialysis, including the underlying cause of renal failure, number of dialysis sessions per week, duration of dialysis dependency (in years), and each patient’s blood group. The data were then entered into a statistical program for analysis.
The results showed that the study included 100 patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing regular hemodialysis at Tripoli Central Hospital. Of these, 60% were male and 40% female, with ages ranging from 32 to 77 years, and a mean age of 58.6 years.
The findings revealed that diabetes mellitus was the leading cause of renal failure, accounting for more than 59% of the cases. Moreover, 68% of the patients had been on dialysis for less than five years, 21% for five to ten years, and only 11% for more than ten years.
Regarding blood groups, blood group A was the most common among patients (59%), followed by group O (25%), group B (10%), and group AB (6%). Statistical analysis indicated no significant association between blood group distribution and patient gender (P-value > 0.05).
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