The study evaluates the knowledge, attitude and practice about blood donation among medical students and medical staff in Poland.
In Poland, the blood gives an average of 31 people per 1.000 inhabitants, while in Western Europe the rate was twice as high. In the study the investigators are examining how medical students and medical staff feel about the issues of blood donation, especially: blood shortage. The investigators are planning to focus on the following specific questions: What is the level of knowledge about blood donation among participants? What are the sociodemographic, sociocultural and socioeconomic characteristics of blood donors and non-blood donors among medical staff and medical students? Evidence on the role of financial and other incentives in eliciting blood donation.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Survey about Knowledge, Attitude and Practice About Blood Donation
International Institute of Rescue Research and Education
Warsaw, Masovia, Poland
RECRUITINGPercentage of participants who approve prosocial motivation to blood donation
Percentage of healthcare workers and medical students with appropriate attitude assessed by 10- items questionnaire about perception towards financial and other incentives in eliciting blood donation. For each correct answer participant receive 1 point (0-1 point scale).
Time frame: 3 months
Results of the Medical Knowledge Tool (Questionnaire)
Percentage of healthcare workers and medical students with appropriate knowledge assessed by 10- items questionnaire about basic information about blood donation standards and registry. For each correct answer participant receive 1 point (0-1 point scale).
Time frame: 3 months
Results of the Practice Tool (Questionnaire)
Percentage of healthcare workers and medical students with appropriate practice assessed by 10- items questionnaire about basic information about practice with blood donation (prohibited and unethical practices). For each correct answer participant receive 1 point (0-1 point scale).
Time frame: 3 months
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