Knowledge Among University Students in Rio de Janeiro Regarding Transplant Organ Donation

Toledo, Jefferson Sing; Ribeiro, Erilza Faria; Correia, Marley Moreira; Souza, P.C.M. de; Coutinho, Rafael Rodrigues; Torres, D. F. M.

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.08.039

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“…28 There is an extensive body of literature that discusses the role of knowledge in molding attitudes toward organ donation. [29][30][31] The rationale behind this argument is the premise that greater knowledge will result in a greater WTD. A study conducted among healthcare professionals in a medical center showed that the low level of knowledge is the main reason for less intention toward deceased organ donation.…”

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“…45 Similarly, critics have encouraged the unleashing of market forces to raise donation rates. 29,30 While the brazen opening of organ donation to market forces can be disastrous, recent literature suggests that the provision of financial incentives to raise organ donation rates may not be altogether bad. 46 The result of an experiment consists of four treatments to raise organ donation in the United States, which showed the largest donation rates occurred when financial return is offered for being an organ donor.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Can financial rewards complement altruism to raise deceased organ donation rates?

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Background: Organ supply–demand in developing countries worldwide has continued to widen. Hence, using a large survey (n ¼ 10,412), this study seeks to investigate whether human psychology could be used to inculcate philanthropy to raise deceased organ donation rates. Methods: Three models were constructed to examine multidimensional relationships among the variables. Structural equation modeling was applied to estimate the direct and indirect influence of altruism, financial incentives, donation perception, and socioeconomic status simultaneously on willingness to donate deceased organs. Ethical Considerations: The study was approved by the University of Malaya ethics committee. Results: The results show that altruism amplifies the impact of socioeconomic status and donation perception on willingness to donate. Also, the results show that financial incentives cannot complement altruism to raise organ donation rates. Hence, investing in education and public awareness enhances altruism in people, which then increases the propensity to donate. Conclusion: Evidence suggests that governments should allocate resources to increase public awareness about organ donation. Awareness programs about the importance of philanthropic donations and the participation of medical consultants at hospitals in the processes form the foundation of such a presumptive approach.

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