Pattern of Blood Donation Practices among Students of a Nigerian University

N. Ugwu, C. Ugwu, Wilberforce Oti, C. Uneke
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Background: Blood transfusion service is an indispensable component of health care. Despite the increased demand for blood, the supply of safe blood has been inadequate. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the pattern of blood donation practices among medical students in Abakaliki. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out at Ebonyi State University Abakaliki between October 2017 and March 2018. Stratified sampling technique was used to recruit participants from medical students using pre-tested, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire, to assess their pattern of blood donation practices. Data was analysed using SPSS software, version 20. Results:  One hundred and fifty eight medical students who participated in the study were made up of 90 (58.4%) males and 68 (41.6%) females. The most prevalent age group was 20 to 25years. One hundred and forty three (93%) of the participants were single. The most common blood group was O Rh positive, followed by A Rh positive then B Rh positive while AB Rh negative was the least. Majority of the participants have never donated blood. The minority who have ever donated blood, donated either once or twice and the donation was made for a family member or friend. Conclusion: Participants were found to have poor pattern of blood donation practices. Misconception, fear, cultural and religious influences deter people from practicing voluntary non-remunerated blood donation. Conducting awareness and enlightenment programs regularly will help to keep them well informed and motivated to practice voluntary non-remunerated blood donation.
尼日利亚一所大学学生献血实践模式
背景:输血服务是卫生保健不可或缺的组成部分。尽管对血液的需求增加,但安全血液的供应一直不足。目的:本研究的目的是确定Abakaliki医学院学生献血行为的模式。方法:这是一项横断面研究,于2017年10月至2018年3月在Ebonyi州立大学Abakaliki进行。采用分层抽样的方法,采用预测试、半结构化、自我管理的问卷从医学生中招募参与者,以评估他们的献血行为模式。数据分析采用SPSS软件,版本20。结果:158名参与研究的医学生中,男性90人(58.4%),女性68人(41.6%)。最普遍的年龄组是20至25岁。143名(93%)参与者是单身。最常见的血型是O Rh阳性,其次是A Rh阳性,然后是B Rh阳性,AB Rh阴性最少。大多数参与者从未献过血。少数曾经献过血的人,只捐过一次或两次,而且是为家人或朋友捐献的。结论:发现参与者有不良的献血习惯。误解、恐惧、文化和宗教影响使人们不敢进行自愿无偿献血。定期开展宣传和启蒙项目将有助于使他们充分了解情况,并有动力进行自愿无偿献血。
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