Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Blood Donation Among General Populace: A Cross Sectional Study In A Valley District Of Manipur, India.

Authors

  • Yanal Umar A Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Manipur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/qhezek83

Keywords:

:Knowledge, attitude, practice, blood donation, India.

Abstract

Background: Many patients who require blood transfusion do not have timely access to safe blood and blood products. WHO states that at least 1% of the nation’s population should donate blood voluntarily to meet the basic requirements of blood. In India, there is a need for about 8 million units of blood every year. The need is predicted to increase by 5% every year. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding blood donation among the general populace of a valley district in Manipur. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the general populace of a valley district in Manipur. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire through face-to-face interview and was summarized using descriptive statistics like mean, standard deviation and percentages. Association between variables of interest was analysed using chi square test. Conclusion: About one-fourth of the participants in this study had adequate knowledge (25.3%), favourable attitude (27.9%) and had donated blood at least once (27.6%). Males were more likely to have adequate knowledge regarding blood donation and to have donated blood compared to females. There was a significant association between educational qualification and religion with the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of blood donation.

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Published

2024-09-20

How to Cite

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Blood Donation Among General Populace: A Cross Sectional Study In A Valley District Of Manipur, India. (2024). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 15(4), 468-474. https://doi.org/10.37506/qhezek83