Table 4 Attitudes towards thalassaemia among students who had heard about thalassaemia (n = 521)
Questions or Actions | Positive n (%) | Neutral n (%) | Negative n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
1. I would take the necessary blood test before marriage to prevent the birth of a thalassaemic child | 459 (88.1%) | 59 (11.3%) | 3 (0.6%) |
2. I would like to donate my blood for patients with thalassaemia | 317 (60.8%) | 129 (24.8%) | 75 (14.4%) |
3. I would be happy to befriend a patient with thalassaemia | 307 (58.9%) | 124 (23.8%) | 90 (17.3%) |
4. I would like to inform others about the potential danger of thalassaemia | 471 (90.4%) | 48 (9.2%) | 2 (0.4%) |
5. I would take necessary steps to ensure blood testing for thalassaemia before the marriage of my family members | 441 (84.6%) | 78 (15%) | 2 (0.4%) |
6. I want my school to take the initiative to generate awareness among students about thalassaemia | 469 (90%) | 52 (10%) | 0 (0%) |