College Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Organ Donation: An Integrated Review of the Literature¹

Abstract

The current paper provides an integrated review of research literature on college students' knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding organ and tissue donation (OTD). Findings across 27 studies indicate that (a) students reported a lack of information and knowledge on OTD; (b) 23% reported signing an organ card or state organ donation registry; (c) positive attitudes were reported toward donation; (d) surveyed students indicated a willingness to become organ donors; and (e) 36% reported having conversations with family about OTD. Self-efficacy and normative influence theory are recommended as promising theoretical approaches to studying OTD in college student samples.

Determinantes psicosociales de la intención de donación de órganos en una muestra chilena

“…Este modelo teórico se ha utilizado en múltiples trabajos en los que se busca a los determinantes de las conductas de donación de órganos 6,[8][9][10][11][12][13][14] . La TRA es un modelo utilizado para la comprensión y predicción de la conducta individual y voluntaria, a la cual se le atribuye como su principal y más directo determinante la intención.…”

“…Los estudios han demostrado consistentemente que existe una actitud favorable de las personas en diferentes países hacia el concepto general de donación de órganos 4,6,8,11 . Estas actitudes favorables, sumadas al efecto percibido de normas subjetivas sostenedoras de las conductas de donación, promueven intenciones positivas hacia la donación de órganos propios y de los familiares, así como también hacia la discusión familiar sobre la temática de donación 6,11,13 .…”

An Examination of Organ Donation in the News: A Content Analysis From 2005-2010 of the Barriers to Becoming an Organ Donor

“…The categories investigated in this study emerged from a careful review of literature on the benefits and barriers of organ donation (Feeley, 2007;Feeley & Vincent, 2007;Morgan, et al, 2007;Quick, et al, 2009) and the core assumptions of the HBM (Glanz & Bishop, 2010).…”

Motivations, Concerns, and Experiences of Women Who Donate Normal Breast Tissue

“…The continued success of the KTB and the development of additional banks of normal tissue for scientific research depend on recruitment of women willing to go through this process (9). Although a great deal is known about the psychology of recruitment for other types of prosocial donation (10)(11)(12)(13), banking of normal breast tissue makes unique demands. In contrast with banking of cancerous tissue, which would have been removed anyway, donors have a medically unnecessary invasive procedure, which is also considerably more time-consuming and invasive than a blood draw.…”