Knowledge, attitude and practice towards voluntary blood donation among students from Quest International University, Malaysia

Nurliyana Farzana Binti Ayob; Adisha; Godagama Kankanamge Nilusha; Binath Abdul Moieed Ahsan Siddiqui; Harresh Baskaran; Mathivanan Abavanan; Varadhan Santhosh; Maddu Makhish; Mohamed Arzath Uzair; Samuel Gnanamuttu

doi:10.5281/zenodo.6997445

Nurliyana Farzana Binti Ayob Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8324-5059
Adisha Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2636-0173
Godagama Kankanamge Nilusha Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5132-9517
Binath Abdul Moieed Ahsan Siddiqui Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6928-4011
Harresh Baskaran Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9563-5030
Mathivanan Abavanan Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4911-5437
Varadhan Santhosh Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7401-868X
Maddu Makhish Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0332-4399
Mohamed Arzath Uzair Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8784-0859
Samuel Gnanamuttu Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0274-915X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6997445

Keywords: Blood donation, gender, health, students, university

Abstract

Introduction:

Blood donation is an integral part of the healthcare system, and it increases the chances of life expectancy. Blood is essential during an accidental emergency, pregnancy, anaemia, and other disorders. Doubtless, blood and blood components demand increased in recent years, but finding regular donors remains a challenge. Adequate knowledge may help to motivate people to donate blood. This research aimed to assess undergraduate students' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of blood donation.

Methods:

An online cross-sectional survey was conducted among 279 undergraduates (male 111, female 168) in Quest International University (QIU). The online questionnaires were distributed via Google forms to collect data on sociodemographic variables, knowledge, attitude, and practices pertaining to blood donation. Chi-square or Fisher’s exact test was used for testing the significance between proportions.

Results:

Female students were significantly more aware of blood donation than males. The attitudes of female respondents were significantly more favourable than their counterparts. significantly more female respondents donated blood than males.

Conclusion:

Most participants had good knowledge and positive sentiments toward blood donation, but the practice still needs to be improved. So, there is a need for an active education program to encourage all students to donate blood.

Author Biographies

Nurliyana Farzana Binti Ayob, Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

third-year MBBS student

Adisha, Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

third-year MBBS student

Godagama Kankanamge Nilusha, Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

third-year MBBS student

Binath Abdul Moieed Ahsan Siddiqui, Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

third-year MBBS student

Harresh Baskaran, Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

third-year MBBS student

Mathivanan Abavanan, Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

third-year MBBS student

Varadhan Santhosh, Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

third-year MBBS student

Maddu Makhish, Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

third-year MBBS student

Mohamed Arzath Uzair, Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

third-year MBBS student

Samuel Gnanamuttu, Faculty of Medicine, Quest International University, No. 227, Plaza Teh Teng Seng (Level 2), Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

third-year MBBS student