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Hashemi Tayer A, Almasi Hashiani A, Amirizadeh N. Knowledge of female students and teachers in Arak universities about safe blood donation . Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2013; 10 (2) :207-211
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Knowledge of female students and teachers in
Arak universities about safe blood donation
Hashemi Tayer A.1, Almasi Hashiani A.2, Amirizadeh N.3
1School of Paramedicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
2School of Health, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
3Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Background and Objectives
Women population compared with men is at lower risk of blood-transmitted infections; therefore, encouraging women to donate blood is very significant. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of Arak female students and teachers about safe blood donation criteria.
Materials and Methods
In this cross-sectional study, 617 female students and teachers were selected by random sampling method and the data on demographic characteristics, motivation, and individual awareness about blood donation were collected by questionnaires. Finally, the data were analysed by SPSS 16 software.
Results
Out of the total number of the female students, 6.4% and 25% of teachers had the previous history of blood donation. The most important motivation for blood donation in both groups was to save patients and the most important barrier for blood donation was anaemia. Knowledge levels were low in both groups. The results showed a meaningful relationship between maternal education (p=0.04) and the history of blood donation (p=0.001) with knowledge levels.
Conclusions
A significant percentage of females have a low knowledge about blood donation. Based on the findings of the present survey, it is recommended that training about the importance of blood donation in females be promoted extensively.
Key words: Blood Donation, Female, Knowledge
Received: 11 Mar 2012
Accepted:14 Oct 2012
Correspondence: Hashemi Tayer A., MSc of Hematology. School of Paramedicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences.
P.O.Box: 12456-72334, Arak, Iran. Tel: (+98861) 4173526; Fax: (+98861) 4173526
E-mail: hashemiakbar@arakmu.ac.ir
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Knowledge of female students and teachers in
Arak universities about safe blood donation
Hashemi Tayer A.1, Almasi Hashiani A.2, Amirizadeh N.3
1School of Paramedicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
2School of Health, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
3Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Background and Objectives
Women population compared with men is at lower risk of blood-transmitted infections; therefore, encouraging women to donate blood is very significant. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of Arak female students and teachers about safe blood donation criteria.
Materials and Methods
In this cross-sectional study, 617 female students and teachers were selected by random sampling method and the data on demographic characteristics, motivation, and individual awareness about blood donation were collected by questionnaires. Finally, the data were analysed by SPSS 16 software.
Results
Out of the total number of the female students, 6.4% and 25% of teachers had the previous history of blood donation. The most important motivation for blood donation in both groups was to save patients and the most important barrier for blood donation was anaemia. Knowledge levels were low in both groups. The results showed a meaningful relationship between maternal education (p=0.04) and the history of blood donation (p=0.001) with knowledge levels.
Conclusions
A significant percentage of females have a low knowledge about blood donation. Based on the findings of the present survey, it is recommended that training about the importance of blood donation in females be promoted extensively.
Key words: Blood Donation, Female, Knowledge
Received: 11 Mar 2012
Accepted:14 Oct 2012
Correspondence: Hashemi Tayer A., MSc of Hematology. School of Paramedicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences.
P.O.Box: 12456-72334, Arak, Iran. Tel: (+98861) 4173526; Fax: (+98861) 4173526
E-mail: hashemiakbar@arakmu.ac.ir
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