Table 2.
Summary of theoretical knowledge of respondents (n=229)
| Knowledge-based questions | Correct responses, n (%) | Incorrect responses, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Written policy for the administration of blood | 223 (97.38) | 6 (2.62) |
| Location of blood bank in hospital | 217 (94.76) | 12 (5.24) |
| Type of sample tube used to collect blood for cross-matching | 215 (93.89) | 14 (6.11) |
| Universal acceptor blood group in PRBC transfusion | 142 (62.01) | 87 (37.99) |
| Type of cross-match test which takes the least time | 103 (44.98) | 126 (55.02) |
| Storage temperature of whole blood | 72 (31.44) | 157 (68.56) |
| Time taken for routine cross-match in the hospital | 57 (24.89) | 172 (75.11) |
| Mandatory transfusion-transmitted infection tests prior to transfusion | 44 (19.21) | 185 (80.79) |
n: Number of respondents; PRBC: Packed red blood cells