A Study of Knowledge,Attitude and Practise towards Voluntary Blood Donation amongst Engineering Undergraduate Students in a District of Maharashtra, India

Author(s)	Dr. Harish Kunde, Dr. I. F. Inamdar, Dr. R. D. Gadekar, Dr. S. L. Maidapwad
Country	India
Abstract	Background: A voluntary non-remunerated blood donation forms the firm foundation of blood transfusion services of the country. Blood transfusion Services (BTS) is the vital part of modern health care system without which efficient medical care is impossible.Voluntary blood donation is essential for safe transfusion services; however, a gap exists between awareness and actual donation practices among youth. Aim: To determine the knowledge , attitudes and practices of voluntary non-remunerated blood donation amongst the engineering undergraduates. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 160 engineering students using a pretested questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS, and associations were assessed using Chi-square test. Result: Of 160 participants, 91.8% were aware of their blood group and 42.5% had donated blood. Male students donated significantly more than females (p=0.022). Awareness of blood donation campaigns was also significantly associated with donation (p=0.015). Conclusion: Despite good knowledge and attitude, blood donation practices remain suboptimal. Strengthening IEC activities can improve voluntary donation rates.
Keywords	Blood donation, KAP, students, voluntary donation
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-09

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