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hematopoietic stem cell transplantation hsct vital medical intervention treating various conditions preferred methods ie bone marrow transplantation peripheral blood stem cell transplantation saved lives attracted attention saudi arabia high sickle cell disease leukemia incidence faces challenge matching donors hsct factors like knowledge attitudes cultural beliefs access information impact donation decisions may 2023 crosssectional online survey conducted saudi arabia targeting general population data collected online questionnaire analyzing demographics knowledge attitudes factors influencing donation intention demographic analysis showed females younger individuals 1825 years higher education healthcare workers better knowledge attitudes toward donation varied 424 willing donate 576 psychological barriers health concerns pain inadequate knowledge influenced donation reluctance participants 35 registered stem cell donors 588 expressing willingness registered donors intent influenced family members need transplants knowledge majority 566 supported employer support health programs 657 believed government funding assist donors hsct vital treating diseases like sickle cell leukemia saudi arabia many recognize importance knowledge gaps specifics donation deter potential donors enhanced awareness campaigns support employers government could increase donor registrations