A survey examining the awareness and biases regarding voluntary blood donations among the general population of Noida through a questionnaire
Abstract
Blood donation is an extremely important part of hospital work. One unit of blood donated can save a life hence
hospitals lay stress on holding blood donation camps and encourage voluntary blood donation. Blood donation
societies worldwide are encouraging 100% non-remunerated, voluntary blood donation to low-risk populations to
fight the lack of blood components and prevent transfusion-transmitted diseases. The authors devised a survey
with the intention of investigating awareness.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A prospective study utilizing a questionnaire format was conducted by distributing Google Forms through
WhatsApp to the residents of Greater Noida and Noida over a span of 2 months. The aim of the student group was
to circulate the questionnaire to as many individuals as possible, and the collected responses were recorded and
subjected to analysis. A total of 200 questionnaires were received and analysed during the 2-month duration.
Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the institutional ethical committee of School of Medical Science
and Research, Sharda University.
RESULTS
In our research, participants' ages spanned from 18 to 60 years, with 56.5% being male and 43.5% being female.
Analysis of the respondents' blood groups revealed that 44% belonged to blood group B. Upon assessing the
knowledge of the population regarding blood donations, the authors observed that 47-50% of the study
population lacked comprehensive knowledge about the dos and don'ts of blood donation. This deficiency in
knowledge may contribute to the low rate of blood donations within the National Capital Region, Uttar Pradesh
population.
CONCLUSION
Our study reflects a need for educational and motivational activities to encourage voluntary blood donation.
Large-scale awareness camps and counselling sessions should be organized by the government to alleviate the
fear that people have regarding the concept of blood donation.
