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Table 2 Background characteristics of participants

From: Motivational factors for blood donation, potential barriers, and knowledge about blood donation in first-time and repeat blood donors

Characteristics

Number

Percent

Age (years)

 < 20

31

8.86

 20–35

246

70.29

 36–50

62

17.71

 > 50

11

3.14

 Mean (SD)

29.22(9.11)

 

Sex

 Male

246

73.14

 Female

94

26.86

Marital status

 Never married

142

40.57

 Married

182

52.00

 Divorced/separated/widowed

26

7.43

Religion

 Christianity

116

33.24

 Islam

233

66.76

Education

 No formal education

72

20.57

 Primary

82

23.43

 Secondary

100

28.57

 Tertiary

96

27.43

Employment status

 Formal sector employment

132

37.71

 Self-employed

125

35.71

 Unemployed

31

8.86

 Student

62

17.71

Donor status

 First time

192

54.86

 Repeat

158

45.14