ATTITUDE AND OUTLOOK OF MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL STUDENTS TOWARDS BLOOD DONATION- A STUDY IN TELANGANA STATE
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 25
Abstract
BACKGROUND There has been a tremendous advancement in the field of medicine over the past decade that revolutionised the treatment of serious illness and injuries and has increased the need for blood transfusion for patient’s survival, to support them through recovery or to maintain their health. As per World Health Organisation (WHO) norms, regular blood donation by 1% of the population is the minimum requirement needed to meet the country’s most basic requirements. Ironically, in a populous country like India the unavailability of blood has not only led to many patients suffering from ill-health but also to deaths. Aims and Objectives- The present study aims at determining the attitude and awareness among the medical and non-medical students regarding blood donation and blood banking services. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a cross-sectional study based on a preformed and pretested questionnaire covering the domains of attitude and knowledge the students have regarding blood donation and blood banking practices. Equal number of Medical and Engineering students participated in the survey. The entire data was analysed using Epi Info Version 7.2.1.0 software by CDC. Frequency tables were drawn and P values for necessary aspects were calculated using Chi-square tests. RESULTS A total of 700 students participated in the survey. Age of the students ranged from 18 to 21 years. Among the respondents 52% came to know about blood donation through media, 32% through friends and 10% through teachers at school and only less than 5% through family. 62% of the respondents feel that publicity regarding the importance of blood donation is not adequate. In the present study, 89.5% of medical and 95% of the Engineering students have not donated blood till date. 23% of the medical students and 22.56% of the engineering students had a negative attitude towards blood donation. The knowledge the medical students had on various aspects of blood banking practices is also very limited. CONCLUSION Similar studies have to be taken up across the state of Telangana to get a larger picture of the socially relevant issue of blood donation. If the results are comparable to the present study, then interventional and rectification measures have to be taken up on a war footing.
Authors and Affiliations
Naga Kalyani Pathuri, Guvera Vasireddy, Desham Chelimela, Ajay Mohan Varahala, Ezhil Arasi Nagamuthu
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