Bleeding time and Clotting Time in Healthy Male and Female College Students of Karukutty Village, Kerala

Background It was reported that females are having high Bleeding time and clotting time than males. The reason for prolonged bleeding and clotting time in females is not clear. The studies on Bleeding time and Clotting time in healthy male and female college students of Kerala are inadequate. Therefore the present study was undertaken to measure and compare bleeding time and clotting time in male and female college students. Methodology Two hundred and twenty two healthy male and female college students, were enrolled in the present study. Bleeding time was estimated by Duke Method and clotting time was estimated by capillary tube method. Results Mean age of the participants of present study is 19±1. We have observed higher bleeding time (BT) and clotting time (CT) in females (155.45±34.91 seconds and 318.18±64.40 seconds) than males (96.06±55.05 seconds and 223.01±50.74 seconds) which is statistically significant (p value <0.001). Minimum and Maximum bleeding time observed in females is 2minutes and 4 minutes respectively while in males, it is 30 seconds and 3 minutes 30 seconds respectively. Minimum and maximum clotting time observed in females is 3minutes 30 seconds and 10 minutes respectively while in males, it is 2 minutes 30 seconds and 5 minutes respsectively. Conclusion Our study suggests that bleeding and clotting time are slightly higher in females. We recommend further detailed study in this area. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hprospect.v12i1.8720    Health Prospect: Journal of Public Health Vol.12(1) 2013: 7-9