Awareness of Blood Donation among Tertiary Institution Undergraduates in Southern Nigeria
port harcourt med. J
; 5(3): 280-285, 2011.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The increased need of safe blood and blood products and their unavailability in hospitals remain a formidable challenge faced by healthcare providers in developing countries such as Nigeria.Aim:
To determine the level of awareness of blood donation among tertiary institution undergraduates in an urban setting of Southern Nigeria.Methodology:
Semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information from undergraduates of the University of Benin and Delta State University both in southern Nigeria. Data analysis was done using SPSS software version 16.Results:
A total of 396 people were surveyed. Of these; 370 (93.4) were aware that blood can be donated; while 172 (43.4) were aware of the WHO policy on blood donation. Three hundred and forty-one (86.1) were aware that blood donation should be nationally coordinated while 306(77.3) did not agree that medical workers have created enough awareness on blood donation. Two hundred and twenty-two (56.1) were aware that blood donation should be voluntary and 209(52.8) were willing to donate blood if there is an attached financial reward.Conclusion:
This study has revealed a high level of awareness on blood donation among tertiary institution undergraduates in Southern Nigeria and have demonstrated a poor level of awareness of the WHO policy on blood donation
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Main subject:
Students
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Awareness
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Blood Donors
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
Port harcourt med. J
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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