Knowledge and behavior towards voluntary blood donation among students of a tertiary institution in Nigeria

Salaudeen, A.G.; Odeh, E

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“…Furthermore, study showed that higher percentage of Christians than Muslims participated irrespective of blood donor category and that reflected the predominance of Christians in Ekiti state and their corresponding interest in giving blood to save lives. Similar study in Ilorin showed that higher percentage of Christians (70.8%) gave blood than Muslims [33] . Most of the PBD had formal education.…”

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Hepatitis C Virus Diagnosis in Prospective Blood Donors: Epidemiology, Optimal Testing Approach and Treatment Cut-offs

Ifechukwudebelu¹,

Kolawole²,

Ositadima³

2017

Am. J. Biomed. Sci.

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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been noted a major public health problem with no vaccines available currently. This study aims at optimizing 'safe blood' practice by advancing HCV testing beyond Diaspot rapid enzyme immunoassay in current use in Nigerian Health Institutions. Between August, 2014 and November, 2015, a total of 300 blood donors' plasma samples were screened with both Diaspot and HCV Ag-Ab enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay techniques. HCV-RNA confirmation and quantification were performed with real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was performed on confirmed positive blood donor for treatment purpose. The overall gender ratio and mean age of blood donors screened for HCV were 1.5:1 and 27.67 ± 7.77 years respectively. Of the 300 blood donors screened, 5 (1.67%) and 1 (0.33%) were seropositive for HCV on the basis of Diaspot and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) techniques respectively. Diagnostic odds ratio showed that ELISA is nearly 9-fold a better diagnostic tool compared to Diaspot technique. Real-time PCR assay confirmed positivity of 1 (0.33%) of the blood donor for hepatitis C. HCV-RNA viral load and plasma ALT of the lone sample were 133, 209 IU/mL and 11.1 IU/L respectively. HCV prevalence among blood donors in Ekiti state is low, 0.33%. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique should be the starting point of HCV serologic screening and a surrogate technique for real-time PCR. The development of workable algorithm to reduce risks associated with blood transfusion and enhances both blood donors' and recipients' safety is highly imperative.

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Hepatitis C Virus Diagnosis in Prospective Blood Donors: Epidemiology, Optimal Testing Approach and Treatment Cut-offs

Ifechukwudebelu¹,

Kolawole²,

Ositadima³

2017

Am. J. Biomed. Sci.

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“…The major part of blood requirements in Korea has been meeting through blood donations. In particular, over The topic of blood donation among university students has not received much attention in Korea and international study, Aside from the occasional paper published in health, medical, and nursing journals [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. The previous study showed that there were no significant differences in knowledge level between the donors and non-donors, who consisted of university students [7], medical and nursing students [5] [8][9][10], and liberal arts students and science studies students [11], whereas significant difference was detected between the donors and non-donors because donors were more knowledgeable than non-donors, and educational attainment had an effect on the individuals' knowledge level regarding blood donation [12] [13].…”

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Association between Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Blood Donation in University Students

Kim¹,

Yoon²

2015

The Journal of the Korea Contents Association

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The present study aims to investigate the association between knowledge, attitude, and practice of blood donating in an effort to increase the participation rate of blood donation among university students. Data was obtained among 272 in theirs 20s health sciences students in two university of South Korea through self-reported questionnaires including Knowledge, attitude, and behavioral practice regarding blood donation during 8st December 2014 to 12st December 2014. Pearson correlation test, student's t-test or descriptive statistics were performed for the data analysis. The results were as follows: 1) There was positive significant relationship between Attitude and behavioral practice towards blood donation(P <.05). 2) There was significant difference in the knowledge(P<.01) and attitude(P<.05) regarding blood donation according to public health vs non-public health.3) The participants with previous blood donation experiences showed a higher participation rate than those without such an experience(P<.01). It is important not only to improve the university student's attitude towards blood donation through media advertising but also to reinforce the compensation offered to donors.■ keyword :|Knowledge|Attitude|Practice|Blood Donation|Public Health|

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“…9 Some studies conducted by Salaudeen AG et al (15.3%) and Uma et al (22.1%) reported lower proportions of the people who had donated blood in the past. 16,18 The practice of blood donation was significantly higher among males when compared to females in our study. Similar results were reported by Chopra et al who conducted study in medical students of a medical college in Uttar Pradesh.…”

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“…Various studies have been conducted in general population and health professionals, but very few studies are conducted on young doctors. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] So, this study was conducted to determine the knowledge and attitude about donor eligibility, safety and prevailing practices pertaining to voluntary blood donation among interns.…”

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A study of knowledge, attitude and practice of voluntary blood donation among interns of a municipal medical college

Patil

Dehmubed

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Inspiration among and participation of medical students is essential to make the “voluntary blood donation” movement a success. By assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of blood donation, donor mobilization and retention strategies can be designed and optimally modified. In this study, knowledge about voluntary blood donation in medical interns was undertaken because by the end of their MBBS course they are supposed to have understood the importance of blood donation and become capable motivators for blood donation amongst potential donors in public.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 111 interns of Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai using universal sampling method. Self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: Mean age of interns was 23.13 years with standard deviation of 0.832 of which girls comprised 48.6%. Forty seven point seven percent interns had donated blood before. The correct knowledge was prevalent in 45.0% only. Practice of blood donation amongst interns had male propensity and positive correlation with gender difference (p value 0.001). Most interns (79.3%) donated for moral satisfaction and social responsibility The commonest reason in the non-donors, for not donating was being medically unfit for donating (69.0%).Conclusions: Almost half (55.0%) of the medical students under study didn’t have adequate knowledge on blood safety and donor eligibility. Majority of them intended to donate blood in future however, a very few had ever actually donated blood. Increased awareness about blood donation among medical interns is expected to have amplified effects in the society, as an aware and motivated doctor can motivate and mobilize many others for voluntary non-remunerated blood donation and thus blood safety.

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Knowledge and behavior towards voluntary blood donation among students of a tertiary institution in Nigeria

Cited by 84 publications

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Hepatitis C Virus Diagnosis in Prospective Blood Donors: Epidemiology, Optimal Testing Approach and Treatment Cut-offs

Hepatitis C Virus Diagnosis in Prospective Blood Donors: Epidemiology, Optimal Testing Approach and Treatment Cut-offs

Association between Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Blood Donation in University Students

A study of knowledge, attitude and practice of voluntary blood donation among interns of a municipal medical college

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