Knowledge And Attitude Towards Blood Transfusion During Surgery Among Elective Surgical Patients
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64252/2qswd597Keywords:
blood transfusion, perioperative care, knowledge, attitude, MBBS students, nurses, techniciansAbstract
Background: Safe blood transfusion during surgery requires correct knowledge and positive attitudes among all health‑care personnel involved in perioperative care. Students, interns, nurses and technicians play key roles in preoperative evaluation, cross‑matching, transfusion administration and monitoring for transfusion reactions.
Objective: To assess knowledge and attitude towards perioperative blood transfusion among MBBS students & interns and paramedical staff (nurses and technicians) in two medical colleges and their affiliated hospitals.
Methods: A cross‑sectional analytic study was conducted. Participants included 100 MBBS students and interns and 100 paramedical staff (nurses and technicians) from two medical colleges and their hospitals (total n = 200). A structured, pretested, self‑administered questionnaire measured knowledge (25 items; maximum score 25) and attitude (12 Likert‑scale items). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi‑square tests, independent t‑tests, and logistic regression. Significance was set at p < 0.05.
Results (illustrative): Mean knowledge score among MBBS students/interns was 16.8 ± 3.1 compared with 14.2 ± 3.6 among paramedical staff (p < 0.001). Favorable attitude (predefined as attitude score ≥ 36/48) was present in 72% of students/interns and 58% of paramedical staff (p = 0.04). Higher knowledge was associated with favorable attitude (OR 1.12 per point, 95% CI 1.05–1.20).
Discussion: Participants with greater awareness of transfusion indications, complications, and safety measures are more likely to develop confidence and favorable attitudes toward the procedure. Cognitive understanding influences affective and behavioral domains of learning. Despite the overall adequate knowledge among the majority of respondents, gaps remain in specific domains such as awareness of transfusion reactions, informed consent, and component therapy Addressing these knowledge gaps through structured educational modules, workshops, and simulation-based learning could enhance both competence and patient safety.
Conclusions: In this sample, knowledge and attitudes varied between groups; targeted educational interventions, simulation training and reinforcement of transfusion protocols are recommended to improve perioperative transfusion safety.
