A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Blood Donation among the Students in Selected Pu Colleges of Bagalkot

Background: Blood is a specialized bodily fluid found in humans and other animals that performs many essential functions within the body. Blood has consistently been one of the fundamental necessities for human survival. Blood transfusion is crucial in preserving the lives of those patients requiring transfusions. Lack of awareness, fear, and misconceptions surrounding blood donations, along with the absence of voluntary blood donation organizations, are significant barriers in developing countries to promote voluntary blood donation. Method: A pre-experimental, one-group pre-test post-test framework was utilized for the research. By employing a simple random sampling method, 60 students were chosen, and data was gathered through a structured knowledge questionnaire on blood donation. Following data collection, a structured teaching program was implemented for the participants, and an 8th day post-test was administered using the same questionnaires. Results: The pretest mean (63. 01), SD (5. 44), mean percentage (59. 51%), minimum score (26), maximum score (104), and range (20) are recorded, respectively. The posttest mean (65. 1), SD (4. 032), mean percentage (62. 59%), minimum score (26), maximum score (104), and range (20) are noted. Conclusion: The study's findings hold significant implications for the nursing profession, including nursing practice, nursing education, nursing research, and nursing administration.