Variable Category Total AOR 95%  CI P value
Have you ever donate blood
Yes No
Familyeducational status            
  Illiterate 56(14%) 241(60.4%) 297 1:00    
Literate 38(9.5%) 64(16%) 102 2.04 1.19 -3.48 0.009
Total 94 305 399      
Types of blood donors            
  voluntary 84(21.1%) 299(74.9%) 383 1:00    
Paid 10(2.5%) 6(1.5%) 16 3.16 1.03 -9.66 0.04
Total 94 305 399      
Family member received blood            
  No 56(14%) 244(61.2%) 300 1:00    
Yes  38(9.5%) 61(15.3%) 99 2.24 1.31 -3.81 0.003
Total 94 305 399      
Knowledge category            
  Less knowledgeable 33(8.3%) 205(51.4%) 238 1:00    
Good knowledgeable 61(15.3%) 100(25.1%) 161 2.96 1.78 -4.92 0.000
Total 94 305 399      
Table 3: Factors associated with voluntary blood donation practice of Ambo University main campus regular students 2014.