Journal of Blood Disorders & Transfusion

Aigbe Isi

Publications

• Research Article
  Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Voluntary Blood Donation among Physicians in a Tertiary Health Facility of a Developing Country
  Author(s): Nwogoh Benedict, Aigberadion Usimenahon, Nwannadi Ikenna Alexander and Aigbe Isi Nwogoh Benedict, Aigberadion Usimenahon, Nwannadi Ikenna Alexander and Aigbe Isi
  
  Introduction: There is shortage of active blood donorsto meet the increased demand. Precisely aimed promotion and information, targeted motivation and selection of non-remunerated healthy volunteer donors are needed for an adequate and safe blood and blood products supply. Objectives: The objectives of this study are to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of voluntary blood donation among physician, to identify and recruit potential voluntary blood donors amongst them and to determine the association between blood donation and gender, duration of practice and sub specialty of the physicians. Methodology: This was a cross sectional qualitative study conducted at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City. A pre tested questionnaires was administered to 140 physicians in the tertiary health facility. Statistical analysis: The responses we.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9864.1000117

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