A STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE ON BLOOD TRANSFUSION AMONG ADOLESCENT

Dinesh. M; Junior Sundresh N

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2017

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE ON BLOOD TRANSFUSION AMONG ADOLESCENT

Dinesh. M, Junior Sundresh N

Abstract :

Introduction: Massive blood transfusion saves the lives of thousands of severely injured patients each year. Injury is rapidly becoming the second leading cause of death in the world. Massive transfusion is readily available, safe, effective and cheap in the context of modern trauma center care.

Aim: The statement of the problem is a study to assess the level of knowledge on blood transfusion among adolescents at selected college, Karaikal.

Methods: The research approach adopted for this study was quantitative approach and the design is descriptive design. A simple random sampling technique has been adopted to select the desired sample. The sample size was 32. The investigator used self developed structured questionnaire for assessing the level of knowledge on blood transfusion.

Results: Results show that about 16% of students had adequate knowledge, 34% of students had moderate knowledge and 50% of students had adequate knowledge.

Conclusion: From the findings of the present study it can be concluded that the majority of the adolescent exhibit moderate knowledge regarding blood transfusion.