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The association between fingerprint patterns and blood groups in the Omani population

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  • Tariq Al Habsi
  • Hussein Al Khabori
  • Sara Al Qasmi
  • Tasnim Al Habsi
  • Mohamed Al Mushaiqri
  • Srijit Das
  • Srinivasa Rao Sirasanagandla

Abstract

Purpose - Fingerprints and blood samples are important for the identification of individuals and criminals. The present study aims to identify the predominant fingerprint patterns and the association between the fingerprint patterns and ABO–Rh blood groups in Omani population. Design/methodology/approach - A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 Omani individuals aged 18 years (104 males and 96 females). The imprints of all right and left-hand fingers were taken, and the types of the fingerprints were determined using a standard protocol. The blood group of all the subjects was recorded. Chi-square test was performed to identify the association between the fingerprint patterns and the ABO and Rh blood groups. Findings - The loop fingerprint pattern was the most common in Omani subjects (49.4%), followed by whorl (44.9%) and arch (5.7%) pattern. A significant association (p

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  • Tariq Al Habsi & Hussein Al Khabori & Sara Al Qasmi & Tasnim Al Habsi & Mohamed Al Mushaiqri & Srijit Das & Srinivasa Rao Sirasanagandla, 2023. "The association between fingerprint patterns and blood groups in the Omani population," Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 41(3), pages 283-292, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:agjsrp:agjsr-10-2022-0223
    DOI: 10.1108/AGJSR-10-2022-0223
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