Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research Article
Blood Donation Practice and Associated Factors among College Students in Kolfe Keraniyo Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Author(s): Dr. Zinash Kebede*, Mesafint Abeje Tiruneh and Kidanemariam G/Michael Beyene
Availability of blood for transfusion is limited in Ethiopia, as is voluntary blood donation. Evidence
relating to practice on blood donation among Ethiopians is also scarce. Therefore, assessing the level of
blood donation practice and its determinants among students has a paramount importance in designing
an effective strategy for sustaining adequate and safe blood provision. Hence, this study aimed to assess
blood donation practice and associated factors among college students in Kolfe Keraniyo Sub City, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia.
Methods and materials: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among 354 college
students from August 23, 2019 to October 7, 2019. The study participants were selected by multi stage
sampling technique. A pre tested self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data.
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