Background: Blood transfusion is an effective treatment for saving millions of lives, even though transfusion-transmissible infections are the major problem. The prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections varies between different geographical populations. This study aims to assess the prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections and associated factors among blood donors at Woliso Blood Bank, South West Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Method: An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted. A structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data through a face-to-face interview. The data was entered in Epi Data version 3.1, and exported to STATA version 17.0 for data cleaning and analysis. A binary logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with outcome variables. Odd ratios along with the 95% confidence interval were used to present the finding and statistical significance was reported with a p-value of 0.05. Results: The overall prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections was 9.5% (95% CI 6.3-12.9%). Participants without formal education [AOR=4.84; 95% CI= 1.09, 21.46], unprotected sexual intercourse with multiple partners [AOR=4.77; 95% CI= 1.38, 16.44], and participants with a lower frequency of blood donation [AOR=2.85; 95% CI: 1.16, 6.99] were significantly associated with transfusion transmissible infections. Conclusions: The prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections was high in this study area. Educational level, unprotected sexual intercourse with more partners, and a number of blood donations were found to be independent predictors of transfusion-transmitted infections. Blood banks and regional health offices should work to mobilize the community and improve health promotion through prevention and control considering the associated factors identified.
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Amlak, A. W., Oljira, H., Tafa, B., Darcho, S. D., Begna, S. D. (2024). Magnitude of Transfusion Transmissible Infections and Associated Factors Among Blood Donors at the Woliso Blood Bank, Oromia, Ethiopia: Across-Sectional Study. Science Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(3), 47-56. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sjcm.20241303.12
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Amlak, A. W.; Oljira, H.; Tafa, B.; Darcho, S. D.; Begna, S. D. Magnitude of Transfusion Transmissible Infections and Associated Factors Among Blood Donors at the Woliso Blood Bank, Oromia, Ethiopia: Across-Sectional Study. Sci. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 47-56. doi: 10.11648/j.sjcm.20241303.12
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Amlak AW, Oljira H, Tafa B, Darcho SD, Begna SD. Magnitude of Transfusion Transmissible Infections and Associated Factors Among Blood Donors at the Woliso Blood Bank, Oromia, Ethiopia: Across-Sectional Study. Sci J Clin Med. 2024;13(3):47-56. doi: 10.11648/j.sjcm.20241303.12
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abstract = {Background: Blood transfusion is an effective treatment for saving millions of lives, even though transfusion-transmissible infections are the major problem. The prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections varies between different geographical populations. This study aims to assess the prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections and associated factors among blood donors at Woliso Blood Bank, South West Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Method: An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted. A structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data through a face-to-face interview. The data was entered in Epi Data version 3.1, and exported to STATA version 17.0 for data cleaning and analysis. A binary logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with outcome variables. Odd ratios along with the 95% confidence interval were used to present the finding and statistical significance was reported with a p-value of 0.05. Results: The overall prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections was 9.5% (95% CI 6.3-12.9%). Participants without formal education [AOR=4.84; 95% CI= 1.09, 21.46], unprotected sexual intercourse with multiple partners [AOR=4.77; 95% CI= 1.38, 16.44], and participants with a lower frequency of blood donation [AOR=2.85; 95% CI: 1.16, 6.99] were significantly associated with transfusion transmissible infections. Conclusions: The prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections was high in this study area. Educational level, unprotected sexual intercourse with more partners, and a number of blood donations were found to be independent predictors of transfusion-transmitted infections. Blood banks and regional health offices should work to mobilize the community and improve health promotion through prevention and control considering the associated factors identified.
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Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University, Woliso City, Ethiopia
Woliso Blood Banks, Woliso Town Administration, Woliso City, Ethiopia
Woliso Blood Banks, Woliso Town Administration, Woliso City, Ethiopia
School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar City, Ethiopia
Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo University, Woliso City, Ethiopia
