Knowledge of Blood Donation among Adults in North-Central Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorSalaudeen, AG
dc.contributor.authorDurowade, KA
dc.contributor.authorDurotoye, AI
dc.contributor.authorSanni, EO
dc.contributor.authorMusa, OI
dc.contributor.authorAkande, TM
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-13T09:29:26Z
dc.date.available2023-06-13T09:29:26Z
dc.date.issued2019-03
dc.description.abstractBackground: About half of the population in Nigeria is medically fit for blood donation but only four in one thousand are voluntary donors. The low level of blood donation has been attributed to poor knowledge, misconceptions, myths, bias, poverty, fear, malnutrition among the population. Therefore, this study assessed the knowledge of blood donation among adults in two selected North Central States of Nigeria. Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. A total of 3104 respondents comprising of adults between 18 and 60 years were involved in the study. A multistage sampling technique was used and the research tool was interviewer-administered questionnaire. The data generated were entered into the computer and subjected to appropriate statistical analysis using EPI INFO computer software package (version 3.5.3). Pearson Chi Square (χ 2 ) was used to test statistical significance and p-value was set at < 0.05. Results: Majority of the respondents 2565 (82.5%) knew that blood donation save lives. More than three-quarters, 2468 (79.5%), knew where to go for voluntary blood donation. About one-third, (37.1%), demonstrated good knowledge of voluntary blood donation. Older respondents (>60 years) had poor knowledge of blood transfusion compared with younger age groups (p<0.001). Respondents’ occupation and educational status were significantly associated with knowledge of blood transfusion (p<0.001) Conclusion: Periodic awareness programme on voluntary blood donation in rural and urban areas across Nigeria is needed. In addition, sensitization of the informal sector on the significance of non-remunerated voluntary blood donation should be given priorityen_US
dc.identifier.citationSalaudeen AG , Durowade KA , Durotoye AI , Sanni EO , Musa OI , Akande TMen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/20.500.12484/11089
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAssociation of Public Health Physicians of Nigeriaen_US
dc.subjectKnowledge, Blood, Donation, North- Central, Nigeriaen_US
dc.titleKnowledge of Blood Donation among Adults in North-Central Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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