Determinants of voluntary blood donation among adults in communities of north central region of Nigeria
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2019-06-30
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Osun State University
Abstract
Objective: The collection of blood from voluntary, non-remunerated blood donors is an
important measure for ensuring the safety, quality, availability and accessibility of blood. The
study assessed factors affecting voluntary blood donation in North-central zone, Nigeria.
Methods: The study design was descriptive cross-sectional, data was collected using a pre-tested
interviewer administered questionnaire from 3104 respondents using multistage sampling
technique. Data was analyzed using EPI INFO computer software package (version 3.5.3). Level
of significance was pre-determined at p-value < 0.05 at a confidence level of 95%.
Results: Respondents with good knowledge of voluntary blood donation had better practice of
voluntary blood donation. Younger age groups were 8 times more likely to donate blood
voluntarily than older respondents. Yoruba ethnic groups are 1.5 times more likely to donate
blood than other ethnic groups.
Conclusion: For Nigeria and other developing countries at large to achieve 100% voluntary
blood donation drive by year 2020, it is critical to change the blood donation culture from
replacement to that of volunteerism through more effective communication and mobilization of
donors. These efforts must be rendered more methodical and accomplished through a wider range
of strategies.
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Determinants, voluntary, blood, donation, Nigeria
Citation
Salaudeen, A.G., Durowade, K.A., Durotoye, I. A., Ahmed A., Sanni, E.O., Musa, O. I.& Akande, T. M.