Describe the current state of deceased kidney donation in Southern Vietnam and to explore the knowledge, attitude and behaviour towards kidney donation after death. Factors associated with the decision to donate among selective populations in HoChi Minh city were explored. Self-administered questionnaire of 30 questions to people over 18 years in three different communities were studied, n = 1068; 77% and 63.8% agreed they would donate their own kidney and that of their relatives respectively after death. Factors associated with positive donation wishes were knowledge of the national shortage of organs and brain death as well as positive previous family conversations. Main reason for refusal was lack of agreement within families about donation. The desire for equitable distribution of organs was frequently expressed.
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