KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE ABOUT THE VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION AMONG THE YOUNG STUDENT POPULATION OF KARACHI
(Abstract release date: 05/19/16)
EHA Library. Nepal B. 06/09/16; 133125; E1576
Dr. Bipin Nepal
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Abstract
Abstract: E1576
Type: Eposter Presentation
Background
Safe blood is a crucial and irreplaceable component in the medical management of many diseases. The Voluntary non-remunerated blood donation is the ideal sources of quality blood, which forms less than 15 % of the demand of the blood in Pakistan. Motivation among the youth, particularly students, is essential to make voluntary blood movement more successful.
Aims
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the voluntary blood donation among the young student population of Karachi so that an effective approach can be made regarding motivation enrollment of voluntary non remunerated blood donors in future in Pakistan
Methods
A cross sectional prospective study was conducted among 600 students from different universities and colleges of Karachi. A well-structured and pre-tested questionnaire, in English, was used to access the knowledge, attitudes and practices about voluntary blood donation. A scoring mechanism was used to understand overall knowledge level. The participants were given a briefing about the objectives of the study and confidentiality about the personal data.Obtained data was analyzed by using statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 in computer. Statistical significance level was set at p0.05.
Results
The sample population consisted of 54% male and 46% female students in the age group of 18-28 years. Only 65 % of the students have heard about voluntary blood donation and 28 % of the students have given blood once in their lifetime and among them 19 % are blood donors at the moment. 42 % of the participants believed that there is a specific reason why they don't donate blood and 59 % believed that there is a risk involved for the donors, when donating blood. 80 % students wanted to promote voluntary blood donation. Fear and lack of awareness on blood donation are the reasons for not donating blood. Students gather information about voluntary blood donation from several sources mostly schools, colleges, family and friends.
Conclusion
This study showed that myths and misconceptions are leading the youngsters not to donate blood. Study also showed how increasing awareness and marketing through different ways can boost the culture of voluntary blood donation in society. Student population can be motivated to participate in different ways. There is a dire need to mobilize the electronic media for educating our youth about voluntary blood donation due to its access to masses.
Session topic: E-poster
Type: Eposter Presentation
Background
Safe blood is a crucial and irreplaceable component in the medical management of many diseases. The Voluntary non-remunerated blood donation is the ideal sources of quality blood, which forms less than 15 % of the demand of the blood in Pakistan. Motivation among the youth, particularly students, is essential to make voluntary blood movement more successful.
Aims
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the voluntary blood donation among the young student population of Karachi so that an effective approach can be made regarding motivation enrollment of voluntary non remunerated blood donors in future in Pakistan
Methods
A cross sectional prospective study was conducted among 600 students from different universities and colleges of Karachi. A well-structured and pre-tested questionnaire, in English, was used to access the knowledge, attitudes and practices about voluntary blood donation. A scoring mechanism was used to understand overall knowledge level. The participants were given a briefing about the objectives of the study and confidentiality about the personal data.Obtained data was analyzed by using statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 in computer. Statistical significance level was set at p0.05.
Results
The sample population consisted of 54% male and 46% female students in the age group of 18-28 years. Only 65 % of the students have heard about voluntary blood donation and 28 % of the students have given blood once in their lifetime and among them 19 % are blood donors at the moment. 42 % of the participants believed that there is a specific reason why they don't donate blood and 59 % believed that there is a risk involved for the donors, when donating blood. 80 % students wanted to promote voluntary blood donation. Fear and lack of awareness on blood donation are the reasons for not donating blood. Students gather information about voluntary blood donation from several sources mostly schools, colleges, family and friends.
Conclusion
This study showed that myths and misconceptions are leading the youngsters not to donate blood. Study also showed how increasing awareness and marketing through different ways can boost the culture of voluntary blood donation in society. Student population can be motivated to participate in different ways. There is a dire need to mobilize the electronic media for educating our youth about voluntary blood donation due to its access to masses.
Session topic: E-poster
Abstract: E1576
Type: Eposter Presentation
Background
Safe blood is a crucial and irreplaceable component in the medical management of many diseases. The Voluntary non-remunerated blood donation is the ideal sources of quality blood, which forms less than 15 % of the demand of the blood in Pakistan. Motivation among the youth, particularly students, is essential to make voluntary blood movement more successful.
Aims
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the voluntary blood donation among the young student population of Karachi so that an effective approach can be made regarding motivation enrollment of voluntary non remunerated blood donors in future in Pakistan
Methods
A cross sectional prospective study was conducted among 600 students from different universities and colleges of Karachi. A well-structured and pre-tested questionnaire, in English, was used to access the knowledge, attitudes and practices about voluntary blood donation. A scoring mechanism was used to understand overall knowledge level. The participants were given a briefing about the objectives of the study and confidentiality about the personal data.Obtained data was analyzed by using statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 in computer. Statistical significance level was set at p0.05.
Results
The sample population consisted of 54% male and 46% female students in the age group of 18-28 years. Only 65 % of the students have heard about voluntary blood donation and 28 % of the students have given blood once in their lifetime and among them 19 % are blood donors at the moment. 42 % of the participants believed that there is a specific reason why they don't donate blood and 59 % believed that there is a risk involved for the donors, when donating blood. 80 % students wanted to promote voluntary blood donation. Fear and lack of awareness on blood donation are the reasons for not donating blood. Students gather information about voluntary blood donation from several sources mostly schools, colleges, family and friends.
Conclusion
This study showed that myths and misconceptions are leading the youngsters not to donate blood. Study also showed how increasing awareness and marketing through different ways can boost the culture of voluntary blood donation in society. Student population can be motivated to participate in different ways. There is a dire need to mobilize the electronic media for educating our youth about voluntary blood donation due to its access to masses.
Session topic: E-poster
Type: Eposter Presentation
Background
Safe blood is a crucial and irreplaceable component in the medical management of many diseases. The Voluntary non-remunerated blood donation is the ideal sources of quality blood, which forms less than 15 % of the demand of the blood in Pakistan. Motivation among the youth, particularly students, is essential to make voluntary blood movement more successful.
Aims
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the voluntary blood donation among the young student population of Karachi so that an effective approach can be made regarding motivation enrollment of voluntary non remunerated blood donors in future in Pakistan
Methods
A cross sectional prospective study was conducted among 600 students from different universities and colleges of Karachi. A well-structured and pre-tested questionnaire, in English, was used to access the knowledge, attitudes and practices about voluntary blood donation. A scoring mechanism was used to understand overall knowledge level. The participants were given a briefing about the objectives of the study and confidentiality about the personal data.Obtained data was analyzed by using statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 in computer. Statistical significance level was set at p0.05.
Results
The sample population consisted of 54% male and 46% female students in the age group of 18-28 years. Only 65 % of the students have heard about voluntary blood donation and 28 % of the students have given blood once in their lifetime and among them 19 % are blood donors at the moment. 42 % of the participants believed that there is a specific reason why they don't donate blood and 59 % believed that there is a risk involved for the donors, when donating blood. 80 % students wanted to promote voluntary blood donation. Fear and lack of awareness on blood donation are the reasons for not donating blood. Students gather information about voluntary blood donation from several sources mostly schools, colleges, family and friends.
Conclusion
This study showed that myths and misconceptions are leading the youngsters not to donate blood. Study also showed how increasing awareness and marketing through different ways can boost the culture of voluntary blood donation in society. Student population can be motivated to participate in different ways. There is a dire need to mobilize the electronic media for educating our youth about voluntary blood donation due to its access to masses.
Session topic: E-poster
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