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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding blood donation among medical laboratory trainees at a Ghanaian Health University

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This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding blood donation among medical laboratory science students.
Cross-sectional study involving 419 medical laboratory science students at the University of Health and Allied Sciences.
Data were collected using a structured, pretested self-administered questionnaire.
Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariable logistic regression were employed for analysis.
77.3% of participants had adequate knowledge about blood donation.
92.6% displayed positive attitudes towards blood donation.
Only 47.0% reported good donation practices, with male and non-Christian students more likely to donate.

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Cross-sectional study assesses blood donation KAP in medical laboratory students, suggesting improved practices are needed.

Duneeh et al. (2026) studied this question.

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