KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES REGARDING BLOOD DONATION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE OF GUJRAT CITY

Abstract

To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices 
(KAP) of young people of Gujrat about blood donation.
Methods: KAP Study (Cross-Sectional Study) conducted in Gujrat 
City from 01-07-2022 to 31-07-2022 in 100 people on a 
questionnaire. 
Results: Out of 100 subjects 42 had donated blood, out of total 
58 were males and 42 were females. Among 58 males 30 had 
donated blood (51%) and among 42 females 12 had donated 
blood (28%). Out of 42 donors 71% were male. Among 100 
subjects 71 knew their blood group. The most common blood 
group among them was B positive 38% and the second common 
was A positive 21%. However, 65 subjects had the basic 
knowledge about benefits of donating blood. Most of the people 
got information about blood donation from friends, relatives 38% 
and from blood donation camps 28%. Only 17% felt ill effects 
after donating blood like mild weakness and headache. Among 
donors 47% had donated blood to unknown people or blood 
donation foundations. Among 42 donors 76% wanted to donate 
blood again.
Conclusion: 42% of the subjects had donated blood, which
shows that the blood donation is quite common among young 
people of Gujrat while majority had donated it to the blood 
donation camps. Blood donation is common among males and 
majority of them are aware of basic knowledge about blood 
donation.