"A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Blood Donation Among Undergraduate Students in Selected College of Thiruvananthapuram District"

Abstract: Background: Blood donation is essential for maintaining an adequate supply of safe blood for healthcare services. However, inadequate knowledge and misconceptions often limit voluntary blood donation among young adults. Objectives: To assess the knowledge and attitude regarding blood donation among undergraduate students and determine their association with selected socio-demographic variables. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 190 undergraduate students in a selected college in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and Fisher's exact test. Results: Adequate knowledge was observed in 38.4% of students, while 55.8% had a positive attitude toward blood donation. Knowledge was significantly associated with academic subject, blood group, and family type, whereas attitude was associated only with academic subject (p<0.05). Conclusion: Although students showed positive attitudes, knowledge gaps highlight the need for regular educational interventions and campus-based blood donation awareness programs.