A Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Blood Donation among Medical Students of South India
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Safe blood is a critical component in improving the health care and in preventing the spread of infectious diseases globally. Millions of lives are saved each year through blood transfusions, but yet the quality and the safety of blood transfusion is still a concern, particularly in the developing countries. The present study was carried out with the objective of to find out the knowledge, attitude and the practice with regards to voluntary blood donations among medical undergraduate students. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among second and final year medical students of Katuri Medical College and Hospital, Guntur(A.P.). A well-structured, pretested questionnaires was used to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice about voluntary blood donation. Results: Majority 164(87.23%) of students never donated blood. The various reasons stated by non –donors for not donating blood were 48(29.27%) students never thought about donating blood and due to fear of sickness or complications was the reason given by 42(25.61%) students. Conclusions: All the college students should be given an interactive awareness session on voluntary blood donation as early as possible, following their college entry and the right opportunities should be created for them to voluntarily donate blood.
Authors and Affiliations
Pravin N Yerpude, Keerti S Jogdand
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