Background and Objectives Paediatric transfusion therapy is critical for managing haematological and genetic disorders. However, parental knowledge about transfusion risks, including transfusion‐transmitted infections (TTIs) and adverse reactions, remains largely unexplored. This study assessed parental knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding paediatric blood transfusions. Materials and Methods A prospective cross‐sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care children's hospital in India over 6 months. A structured questionnaire evaluated parental knowledge. Results Among 230 parents (51.7% mothers), 51.3% knew their child's ABO blood group and 76.1% correctly identified the required blood component. Awareness of TTIs screened in donated blood (25.9%) and leukoreduction (2%) was low. Parents of children on chronic transfusion therapy demonstrated significantly better knowledge ( p = 0.001 for blood group, p < 0.001 for blood component). Education level strongly predicted transfusion‐related knowledge: parents with high school education were 16.8 times more likely to know the blood group (odds ratio [OR] = 16.84, p < 0.001) and 10.4 times more likely to identify the correct blood component (OR = 10.44, p = 0.026). Conclusion Significant gaps exist in parental knowledge, particularly regarding TTIs and leukoreduction. Higher education and chronic transfusion exposure improve awareness. Graduate education was linked to a better understanding of TTIs (OR = 2.95, p = 0.038). Targeted education can enhance transfusion safety and the consent process.
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