Table 1 Characteristics of blood donors at North Gondar District Blood Bank, Northwest Ethiopia
Characteristics of blood donors | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
18–23 | 212 | 52.9 |
24–30 | 97 | 24.2 |
> 30 | 92 | 22.9 |
Gender | ||
Male | 259 | 64.6 |
Female | 142 | 35.4 |
Residence | ||
Rural | 128 | 31.9 |
Urban | 273 | 68.1 |
Marital status | ||
Single | 281 | 70.1 |
Married | 120 | 29.9 |
Education | ||
Up to secondary school attended | 166 | 41.4 |
Higher education attended | 235 | 58.6 |
Occupation | ||
Student | 188 | 46.9 |
Private work | 164 | 40.9 |
Government Employee | 49 | 12.2 |
Previous donation | ||
Yes | 58 | 14.5 |
No | 343 | 85.5 |
Type of donation | ||
Volunteer | 172 | 42.9 |
Replacement | 229 | 57.1 |