Awareness of Pre-Marital Genotype Screening Among Unmarried Undergraduates in Ilorin, Kwara State

Genotype screening is a blood examination carried out to determine genetic disposition to inherited diseases such as sickle cell disease. This study examined awareness of pre-marital genotype screening among unmarried undergraduates of the University of Ilorin. Descriptive survey design and multi-stage sampling were used. Six faculties were selected through simple random sampling and 425 respondents were selected through proportionate sampling. A self-developed Awareness of Pre-marital Genotype Screening Questionnaire was used. Data were analysed using frequency, percentage and ANOVA at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that unmarried undergraduates had awareness of pre-marital genotype screening, religion did not significantly affect awareness, while age showed significant difference. The study recommended workshops, seminars and conferences by school authorities and religious leaders, and making genotype screening simple and accessible to students.