Akpan, P. A., Njar, V. E., Volunteer, E. E.
AJLHTS: Original Paper DOI – https://www.ajlhtsonline.org/doi-org-10-59708-ajlhts-v2i3-2329/
Abstract
Introduction: Blood for transfusion or biopharmaceutical medication
is obtained through blood donation. It is an indispensable
component of health that contributes to saving lives since blood/
blood products are unique. A major source of safe blood is voluntary
non-remunerated blood donors. Considering the role of teachers
in the education of young people in the populace, this study aims
to provide information on knowledge and attitude toward blood
donation and the prevalence of Hepatitis B and C among secondary
school teachers in Calabar, Nigeria.
Methods: With ethical approval and informed consent obtained,
a total of 200 apparently healthy teachers and staff were recruited
from five secondary schools in Calabar. Structured questionnaires
were pre-tested among twenty (20) staff of the University of Calabar
before being administered to the study subjects. Blood was collected
and screened for the presence of hepatitis B and C using the standard
strip method. Data obtained were analyzed using the Chi-square
test on SPSS version 21 and p<0.05 was considered statistically
significant.