Canadians' attitudes toward corneal donation: informational-motivational videos increase willingness toward corneal donation

Salimi, Ali; Watt, Harrison; ElHawary, Hassan; Darvish-Zargar, Mahshad; Harissi‐Dagher, Mona

doi:10.1016/j.jcjo.2021.05.009

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“…4 In the Middle East, corneal blindness ranks fourth on the list of causes that lead to blindness in children, preceded by retinal degeneration, congenital cataract and congenital glaucoma. 8 Several studies have shown a high acceptance rate for cornea donation, 80.4% in Poland 9 and 59%-79% in Canada, 10 while there are fewer but acceptable rates in the Middle East, 67.2% in Jordan 4 and 40.2% in Saudi Arabia. 11 This study aims to assess the awareness, attitudes and associated factors towards cornea donation among visitors of a main public hospital in Damascus, the capital of Syria.…”

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Clearing the path to vision restoration: an analysis of attitudes and associated factors towards cornea donation in Syria

Soqia,

Alhomsi,

Ataya

et al. 2023

BMJ Open Ophth

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ObjectiveThis study aims to assess attitudes and associated factors towards cornea donation among visitors of a main public hospital in Damascus. Findings of this study can contribute to the development of effective donation campaigns and applying cornea donation in Syria.MethodsThis cross-sectional study included individuals who were above 18 years old and were visitors of Al-Mouwasat University Hospital in Damascus, Syria. Data were gathered using a questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews with the participants. A validated questionnaire was used and consisted of three sections: demographic information, awareness assessment and evaluation of participants’ attitudes towards corneal donation. Associations between participants’ demographics and variables were tested using χ2test, and a p value of <0.05 was considered significant.Results637 participants were randomly interviewed. 70.8% of the sample were female and 45.7% have heard about cornea donation. 68.3% of the participants accepted donation of their cornea after death, but this decreased to 56.2% when it comes to donation from relatives after their death. The main reasons for refusing and accepting cornea donation were religious beliefs (10.8%) and intention to help others (65.8%), respectively. Women were more likely to accept donation after death than men (71.4% vs 60.8%, p=0.009). Finally, acceptance of cornea donation would increase if participants lived in a more developed country (71.7% vs 68.3%).ConclusionDespite the high willingness, corneal donation in Syria is still not enough. Corneal donation requires an ensured donation system that supports and organises the processes, a simplified education about the importance of donation, and clarifying the right instructions of religion.

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confidence: 99%

“…Several studies have shown a high acceptance rate for cornea donation, 80.4% in Poland 9 and 59%–79% in Canada, 10 while there are fewer but acceptable rates in the Middle East, 67.2% in Jordan 4 and 40.2% in Saudi Arabia. 11 …”

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confidence: 99%