Abstract:
Using a quantitative descriptive design, the study aimed to determine the level of knowledge and practice on blood donation of nurse learner blood donors considering the number of times donated, ethnicity, residence and blood type.
This study was conducted at Benguet State University College of Nursing with a total population of 35 nurse learners. The data were gathered by means of self-made questionnaire and was analyzed using weighted mean, T-test and F-Test, chi-square and point-biserial correlation.
Results revealed that donors are moderately knowledgeable on blood donation. The knowledge of nurse learners shows no significant difference if independent variables are taken into consideration. Knowledge shows no significant relationship on the practice done. The statement “Felt it was the right thing do” is the main factor affecting nurse learners to donate.
From the findings the following are concluded: (1) Knowledge isnot affected by number of times donated, ethnicity, residence and blood type. (2)Practices done is not affected by number of times donated, ethnicity, residence and blood type (3) The knowledge on blood donation is not related to the practice done on blood donation. (4) Blood donors donate due to altruistic reasons.
Based on the conclusions, the following recommendations are proposed: (1) to be more knowledgeable, donors should encourage donating frequently. (2) Donors and potential donors should be oriented on the basics of blood donation and of the practices to be done before, during and after donating. (3) Blood donation, benefits and its requirements should be oriented for the1st year students. (4) The university or college should acknowledge those who donated blood. (5)A similar study be conducted but would include non-donors, to further assess and compare the knowledge. (6) The results of this study be presented or published in different forums for widest possible dissemination.
