ATTITUDE OF ADULTS (18-59) YEARS TOWARDS BLOOD DONATION IN OKOBOI CELL, NGORA TOWN COUNCIL, NGORA DISTRICT. A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY.
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Attitudes of Adults, Blood Donation, Okoboi Cell, Ngora Town Council, Ngora DistrictAbstract
Background
Blood donation is a vital component of healthcare systems. However, blood shortages persist due to various factors, including negative attitudes towards blood donation. Understanding the attitudes of the general population toward blood donation is essential for implementing effective blood donation programs. It is a life-saving scheme in both routine and emergencies to replace blood cells or blood products lost. This study aimed to determine the attitude of adults (18-59) years towards blood donation in Okoboi cell, Ngora Town Council, Ngora District.
Methodology
The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study for quantitative data targeting a sample of 96 adults (18-59) years using convenient sampling as a sampling tool and semi-structured questionnaires as data collection tools. Data was analyzed manually and presented in tables and figures as shown in chapter four.
Results
67% agreed to voluntarily give blood whereas the minority (33%) disagreed. (81%) thought blood donation was important whereas the minority (3%) had no idea. Also, 28% had a fear of needles, 34% were not fit to donate, 30% became weak after blood donation, majority of the respondents (73%) donate to people who pay them. (43%) strongly agreed that blood donation is safe whereas the least (10%) strongly disagreed. (47%) of the respondents were between 18-29 years with 52% being females and the remaining 48% males.
Conclusion
The overall attitude towards blood donation was also good as most of the respondents agreed to voluntarily donate blood.
Recommendation
The MOH through VHTs should inform people in advance about the venue, time, and date for blood donation to ensure that they come in time and in large numbers.
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