“KAP” MATERIAL USED FOR VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION IN TEZPUR MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, TEZPUR, ASSAM, INDIA (A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY & PERSONAL EXPERIENCE)

Abstract

Introduction: Blood transfusion is the simple and single most solution that can help to save lives of the millions. The present conventional system of collection of blood from voluntary, non-remunerate, regular repeated blood donors is the only available tension free, hassle-free system where we have to educate the donor in lieu Blood bank and authority used to receive a quality product for safety of blood transfusion as and when necessary Aim of study: To study the “KAP” (knowledge, attitude and practices) of common people of Tezpur, Assam towards voluntary blood donation and to counter act the situation to increase and continuous maintenance blood supply as per demand without gap to the Mother blood Bank and it's FRU throughout the year in Tezpur Medical College Blood Bank & BCSU. Materials and Methods: We conducted a huge campaign that designed to reach and teach the common as well as people, in the Tezpur City /Town and the remote areas, specially donor of aged 18-60 yrs, with the help of State AIDS Control organization (ASACS) and State Blood Transfusion Council (ASBTC) with extended help from local bodies, NGO's, voluntary organization, Insurance companies, Bank, Tea Garden + workers, Local College of 12 standard and beyond, mother child org, police, Fire, Water supply, and other charitable and nonprot orgs with readymade pre donor counseling form with the maintenance of condentiality for all purpose VBD collection in the mother blood bank at Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, Tezpur, Assam, India. Observation and Results: The targeted group which consisted mostly age group of 20-60 yrs Male to Female ratio 7.5:2.5 (75% and 25%). Voluntary blood donation is direct impact of population by large and their educational, literacy rate. The most important questions “Who, Why, when and How” has been answered by specic questionnaire prepared by State AIDS Control organization (ASACS) and State Blood Transfusion Council (ASBTC). The using different questions were designed to understand the level of knowledge, the cause of coming to the blood bank to donate. Level of awareness through different electric, electronic, printing media and advisements made by different organizations like banners, posters, pamphlets, stickers and different methodologies. While the literacy rate inuence the donation blood, where literacy rate more than 80% in this small district. It has been seen that new and novice donors were TDC (Degree students), Post Graduates who have known about the merits and demerits of whole blood donation, blood components etc. few cases were bargain about blood donation after donation he/she will permanently have ill health. Presently, various information's, about VBD is also available by whatApp group's application and other digital media to make closer the patientdonor relationship within no time. Conclusion: The present study was carried out in the Tezpur Medical College and Hospital from Jan2020 to Dec2020 both in house and VBD. The blood bank which is a State-of Art model Blood Bank with all modern instruments and equipments where the facilities of whole blood collection, blood Components Separation (BCSU), including plasma and its derivatives are regularly done. It has seen that the “KAP” material in is great in its own value and merits goes to State AIDS Control organization (ASACS) and State Blood Transfusion Council (ASBTC) for preparing a wonderful knowledge house for voluntary blood collection, donor selection, donor deferrals, testing etc. this blood bank so much beneted and number blood collection both OPD and In house has been increased tremendously from previous 36% to 58% present.Introduction: Blood transfusion is the simple and single most solution that can help to save lives of the millions. The present conventional system of collection of blood from voluntary, non-remunerate, regular repeated blood donors is the only available tension free, hassle-free system where we have to educate the donor in lieu Blood bank and authority used to receive a quality product for safety of blood transfusion as and when necessary Aim of study: To study the “KAP” (knowledge, attitude and practices) of common people of Tezpur, Assam towards voluntary blood donation and to counter act the situation to increase and continuous maintenance blood supply as per demand without gap to the Mother blood Bank and it's FRU throughout the year in Tezpur Medical College Blood Bank & BCSU. Materials and Methods: We conducted a huge campaign that designed to reach and teach the common as well as people, in the Tezpur City /Town and the remote areas, specially donor of aged 18-60 yrs, with the help of State AIDS Control organization (ASACS) and State Blood Transfusion Council (ASBTC) with extended help from local bodies, NGO's, voluntary organization, Insurance companies, Bank, Tea Garden + workers, Local College of 12 standard and beyond, mother child org, police, Fire, Water supply, and other charitable and nonprot orgs with readymade pre donor counseling form with the maintenance of condentiality for all purpose VBD collection in the mother blood bank at Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, Tezpur, Assam, India. Observation and Results: The targeted group which consisted mostly age group of 20-60 yrs Male to Female ratio 7.5:2.5 (75% and 25%). Voluntary blood donation is direct impact of population by large and their educational, literacy rate. The most important questions “Who, Why, when and How” has been answered by specic questionnaire prepared by State AIDS Control organization (ASACS) and State Blood Transfusion Council (ASBTC). The using different questions were designed to understand the level of knowledge, the cause of coming to the blood bank to donate. Level of awareness through different electric, electronic, printing media and advisements made by different organizations like banners, posters, pamphlets, stickers and different methodologies. While the literacy rate inuence the donation blood, where literacy rate more than 80% in this small district. It has been seen that new and novice donors were TDC (Degree students), Post Graduates who have known about the merits and demerits of whole blood donation, blood components etc. few cases were bargain about blood donation after donation he/she will permanently have ill health. Presently, various information's, about VBD is also available by whatApp group's application and other digital media to make closer the patientdonor relationship within no time. Conclusion: The present study was carried out in the Tezpur Medical College and Hospital from Jan2020 to Dec2020 both in house and VBD. The blood bank which is a State-of Art model Blood Bank with all modern instruments and equipments where the facilities of whole blood collection, blood Components Separation (BCSU), including plasma and its derivatives are regularly done. It has seen that the “KAP” material in is great in its own value and merits goes to State AIDS Control organization (ASACS) and State Blood Transfusion Council (ASBTC) for preparing a wonderful knowledge house for voluntary blood collection, donor selection, donor deferrals, testing etc. this blood bank so much beneted and number blood collection both OPD and In house has been increased tremendously from previous 36% to 58% present.