Comparison of knowledge, attitude and practices of health care providers and people towards blood donations

Ume Sughra; Wajid Ali Khan; Muhammad Imran

Abstract:

Objective: To determine and compare the knowledge, attitude and practices towards blood donation of health care providers and people attending Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi and to find out the barriers towards blood donation. Study Design: Descriptive Cross-sectional study Place and Duration: Outpatient Department of Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi from the 1st January till 31st May 2014. Methodology: Pre-tested questionnaire was used to determine and compare the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices towards blood donations. Results: Out of total 200 respondents, 29% of the sample was donors and 71% were non donors. Among healthcare providers 34% were donors as compared to 24% of the patients who were donating blood. The correct minimum age of donation was known to 31% of the patients and 66.6% of the doctors. Both groups knew that blood transfusions are a mode of transmission of diseases (HCP 90%, patients 77%). In terms of attitude, only 13 people thought that only males could donate blood. Conclusion: There is a marked difference in the level of knowledge and practices of healthcare providers and patients regarding blood donation with the patients falling behind.

research from:

• Foundation University Medical College

Year:

2019

Type of Publication:

Article

Journal:

ISRA MEDICAL JOURNAL

Volume:

11

Number:

2

Pages:

118-121

Month:

4