Introduction: Millions of lives are saved each year through blood transfusions. However, in most developing countries, including in Ethiopia people’s still die due to inadequate supply of blood and blood products. In addition, the intention of the adult population toward blood donation is poorly assessed in Ethiopia. Thus, the aim of this study is to assess the intention and factors influencing to donate blood in Northern Ethiopia. Methods: Community based cross sectional study was conducted among the dwellers of the Mekelle town from March 1 to 25/2010. Data were collected from 768 randomly selected individuals who were eligible for blood donation. Theory of planned Behavior model was employed. Chi-square test, Correlation and Hierarchical regression analysis were employed to measure association and identify predictor variables of the behavioral intention to donate blood. Result: The overall mean of participants’ intention to donate blood voluntarily over the next six months is below neutral, that is 2.74 with (SD ±1•012). Half of the respondents have a low knowledge about blood donation and majority (88%) did not have a history of blood donation. The variables explaining 12.7% of the variance of intention to donate blood were: knowledge (β = 0.277; P < 0•0001), subjective norm (β = 0.039; P < 0•0001), and attitude (β = 0.025; P < 0•0001). Conclusion: People’s intention to donate blood is low. Knowledge, attitude and subjective norms were main predictors of blood donation. Therefore, blood collectors should do periodic community sensitization to upgrade knowledge and create a positive attitude towards voluntary blood donation.
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Intention, Blood Donation, Eligible Population, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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abstract = {Introduction: Millions of lives are saved each year through blood transfusions. However, in most developing countries, including in Ethiopia people’s still die due to inadequate supply of blood and blood products. In addition, the intention of the adult population toward blood donation is poorly assessed in Ethiopia. Thus, the aim of this study is to assess the intention and factors influencing to donate blood in Northern Ethiopia. Methods: Community based cross sectional study was conducted among the dwellers of the Mekelle town from March 1 to 25/2010. Data were collected from 768 randomly selected individuals who were eligible for blood donation. Theory of planned Behavior model was employed. Chi-square test, Correlation and Hierarchical regression analysis were employed to measure association and identify predictor variables of the behavioral intention to donate blood. Result: The overall mean of participants’ intention to donate blood voluntarily over the next six months is below neutral, that is 2.74 with (SD ±1•012). Half of the respondents have a low knowledge about blood donation and majority (88%) did not have a history of blood donation. The variables explaining 12.7% of the variance of intention to donate blood were: knowledge (β = 0.277; P < 0•0001), subjective norm (β = 0.039; P < 0•0001), and attitude (β = 0.025; P < 0•0001). Conclusion: People’s intention to donate blood is low. Knowledge, attitude and subjective norms were main predictors of blood donation. Therefore, blood collectors should do periodic community sensitization to upgrade knowledge and create a positive attitude towards voluntary blood donation.},
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