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:: Volume 4, Issue 5 (Winter-blood saftey supplement 2008) ::
Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2008, 4(5): 303-311 Back to browse issues page
Effect of education on awareness level of blood donors about transfusion-transmitted infections
V. Yousefinejad , N. Esmeil Nasab , M. Arabzadeh , M. Soori , M. Keshvari , E. Soltanian
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  Abstract

 Background and Objectives

 Blood donors awareness about AIDS and hepatitis is of importance. The aim of this research is to determine the level of awareness, study the attitude, and assess practices towards AIDS and hepatitis infections and their transmission and prevention modes among blood donors of Kurdistan Blood Transfusion Center before and after education programs.

 

 Materials and Methods

 In this quasi experimental study (before-after study design), simple random sampling was used and a sample size of 200 blood donors was selected. Reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha ( a =0.86) its validity was approved by two infectious disease specialists and the scientific adviser of the study. The questionnaires were filled out before and after education programs. Data were analyzed with SPSS software and paired t tests.

 

 Results

 The majority of donors were male (82.5%) and 93% were urban. 6.6% were illiterate, 68.7% diploma or lower, and 24.8% higher diploma. 28.6% were new donors, 24.6% experienced, and 46.7% repeat. There was a significant difference between general awareness, attitude and practices towards AIDS and hepatitis infection before and after educational intervention (p<0.05).

 

 Conclusions

 This study showed that promotion of education will improve the level of awareness, attitude and practices towards blood donors. The important point is the elimination of misconceptions about AIDS and hepatitis transmission modes in blood donors. More use of the media, particularly radio and TV, for awareness raising and practice improvement of blood donors seems imperative

 

  Key words : Awareness, Attitude, AIDS, Hepatitis, Blood donors, Iran.

Keywords: Awareness, Attitude, AIDS, Hepatitis, Blood donors, Iran.
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Blood donation
Published: 2014/08/17
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Yousefinejad V, Esmeil Nasab N, Arabzadeh M, Soori M, Keshvari M, Soltanian E. Effect of education on awareness level of blood donors about transfusion-transmitted infections . Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2008; 4 (5) :303-311
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