Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Blood Parasites Among Blood Donors in Two Communities in Delta State, Nigeria

A six months' study was conducted to determine the occurrence of blood parasites in donors Eku and Abraka, Delta State. Random sampling adopted for samples collection alongside socio-demographic characteristics. Laboratory analysis using thick thin films were carried out on samples. The result showed that 59(29.5%) positive parasites; 46(23.0%) Plasmodium, 5(5.0%) Trypanosoma, 8(4.0%) microfilaria. Parasite prevalence highest age-group 45-49 years. Female relatively higher (30.6%) compared male (29.3%). There no significant difference based gender subjects. Blood group B had dominant (51.7%). With respect occupation, self-employed (38.9%). In addition, rural-urban skewed towards rural (39.7%) with statistical difference, residence. PCV clear patterns there association between (p>0.05). results therefore indicate is high among which call attention authority concerned.