Knowledge, attitude, and barriers toward organ donation among healthcare science students of Jouf University, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Thirunavukkarasu, Ashokkumar; Alanazi, Meshari; Albulayhid, Saqer; Alinad, Ahmed; Alqader, Saud; Aljudia, Hassan

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“…Thus, in the study by Alnasyan et al [ 92 ], the level of knowledge about SCOT was only 12.6%. This is consistent with Thirunavukkarasu et al [ 97 ], where about two-thirds of the study participants were unaware of SCOT and its organ donation activities. Furthermore, in an earlier study by Agrawal et al (2017), less than 3% knew the correct place to go for organ donation [ 83 ].…”

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“…Participants had poor knowledge about corneal donation Less than one-third were favorable to postmortem corneal grafts Religion hindered the willingness to donate in about onequarter of the sample Kazzaz and Da'ar [96] Pediatric intensivists (n = 100) from Central, Eastern, Northern, Western, Southern regions Low perceived comfort levels in several organ donation competencies Comfort levels were influenced by the participants' frequency of exposure to donation after brain death, the health sector, and region of practice Participants viewed most of the competencies as important to their practice Low comfort levels with competencies were associated with gaps in knowledge Thirunavukkarasu et al [97] Students (n = 400) from Jouf The most common organ that can be donated are kidneys, blood, heart, and eyes About two-thirds were not aware of SCOT and its activities The government has to promote organ donation to the public The majority were willing to donate their organs Common barriers for organ donation were a lack of knowledge, founded and unfounded fear, and refusal from family members Omran et al [98] Students (n = 352) from Jeddah, Mecca, and Taif Most of the sample had poor knowledge about organ donation Higher knowledge in sixth-year students than second-year students…”

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“…The degree of awareness was found to impact the willingness to donate positively. Reasons for refusal to donate were the fear of premature termination of medical treatment to facilitate organ retrieval and transplantation, worries about receiving inadequate health care after donation, lack of family support, lack of incentives, not enough information about organ donation, fear of complications after organ donation, religion [ 72 , 75 , 79 – 83 , 86 , 95 , 97 , 99 , 100 ].…”

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“…Despite the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT) activities since 1985, there was a lack of knowledge on where to go for organ donation [ 83 , 92 , 97 ]. Thus, in the study by Alnasyan et al [ 92 ], the level of knowledge about SCOT was only 12.6%.…”

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Current state of ethical challenges reported in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review & bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2021

Woodman

Waheed

Rasheed³

et al. 2022

BMC Med Ethics

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Background Over the past few years, five domains of importance about the current state of bioethics in Saudi Arabia have shaped the perspective of most research: doctor-patient relationship, informed consent, do-not-resuscitate, organ donation, and transplantation, medical students’ knowledge and attitudes about medical ethics curriculum. This systematic review aimed to systematically identify, compile, describe and discuss ethical arguments and concepts in the best-studied domains of bioethics in Saudi Arabia and to present cultural, social, educational, and humane perspectives. Methods Six databases were searched using Boolean operators (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL, Google Scholar) from December 2020–June 2021. The search and report process followed the statement and flowchart of preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA). Resutls The search resulted in 1651 articles, of which 82 studies were selected for a final review and assessment. There is a gradual increase in research, whereby a substantial increase was observed from 2017. Most of the published articles focused on ‘Organ Donation & Transplantation’ with 33 articles, followed by ‘Doctor-Patient Relations’ with 18 publications. Most of the published articles were from Central Province (33), followed by Western Province (16). The authorship pattern showed a collaborative approach among researchers. The thematic analysis of keywords analysis showed that ‘Saudi Arabia,’ ‘attitude PHC,’ ‘organ donation,’ ‘knowledge and education,’ and ‘donation’ have been used the most commonly. Conclusion This systematic quantitative synthesis is expected to guide researchers, stakeholders, and policymakers about the strengths and gaps in knowledge and attitudes regarding medical ethics in Saudi Arabia, both among the general public and health professionals.

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“…Healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, may significantly impact potential donors' decisions as they are often the first point of contact with the patients and their families [12,13]. Nurses remain with patients until their moment of death; hence, their role is crucial when talking to the family about organ donation when the patient qualifies as a donor [14].…”

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The Role of Knowledge on Nursing Students’ Attitudes toward Organ Donation: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alwesmi,

Alharbi,

Alsaiari

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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Background: Nursing students constitute the future nursing workforce; their knowledge can readily influence potential donors’ decisions on organ donation. This study aimed to assess nursing students’ knowledge of organ donation, determine its impact on their attitude, and identify relevant factors. Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study assessed the level of knowledge and attitude toward organ donation among nursing students using the following two questionnaires: (1) knowledge about organ donation and (2) attitudes toward posthumous organ donation. Non-probability convenience sampling was employed to collect data. Results: A total of 278 nursing students demonstrated a low level of knowledge on organ donation, with a score of 6.43 out of 15. This influenced their attitude toward organ donation (χ2 (3) = 33.91, p < 0.001). Nursing students who were willing to donate their organs showed higher knowledge (7.33 ± 3.23) compared to those who were not willing to donate their organs (5.21 ± 3.09), p < 0.001. Registered donors had higher knowledge (8.52 ± 2.99) than non-donors (5.80 ± 3.17), p < 0.001. Conclusions: Even though nursing students typically favor organ donation, findings have revealed a low knowledge score. Therefore, it is necessary to improve knowledge of organ donation through nursing curricula and research, which could potentially increase the number of donors among future nursing students and, by extension, the broader population.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medical Professionals About Organ Donation and Transplantation in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alharbi,

Alfozan,

Jrais

et al. 2023

Int J Life Sci Pharm Res

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Transplantation is the preferred therapy for terminal organ disease because it improves patients' long-term survival and quality of life. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding organ donation among medical students and doctors across Saudi Arabia. It is a cross-sectional study using a questionnaire distributed online through social media. The 32-item questionnaire was adapted from a previous study to assess organ donation knowledge, attitudes, and practices among medical students and doctors in Saudi Arabia. Participants demonstrate a moderate level of knowledge, with an average total knowledge score of 6.5 out of 12. Females have higher knowledge scores than males (p=0.037), and married participants score higher than non-married individuals (p=0.031). Interns and doctors score higher than medical students (p<0.001). Most participants support organ donation (85.13%), feel comfortable discussing it (81.28%), and are willing to donate their organs (61.03%). However, concerns about premature treatment termination for registered donors (35.64%) and the belief that your body should be kept intact after death (56.67%) are present. A minority have pledged or signed to donate (33.59%), and even fewer have donated organs (13.59%). Medical professionals in Saudi Arabia have moderate knowledge and good attitudes, but some are concerned about premature treatment termination for donors and fear of disfigurement. The findings highlight the need for educational interventions to improve knowledge and address concerns to bridge the gap between attitudes and actual organ donation practices.

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Knowledge, attitude, and barriers toward organ donation among healthcare science students of Jouf University, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

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Current state of ethical challenges reported in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review & bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2021

Current state of ethical challenges reported in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review & bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2021

The Role of Knowledge on Nursing Students’ Attitudes toward Organ Donation: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medical Professionals About Organ Donation and Transplantation in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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