Psychosocial profile in favor of organ donation

Conesa, C.; Rı́os, Antonio; Ramı́rez, Pablo; Rodrı́guez, M.M.; Rivas, Pilar Vidal; Canteras, Manuel; Parrilla, Pascual

doi:10.1016/s0041-1345(03)00468-8

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“…19 Although these data have improved, presently, nearly 50% of the Spanish population do not know this concept, and its misconception continues to be an independent factor affecting attitude toward deceased organ donation. 7 In Latin America, few studies have provided data about the concept of brain death and its relation with organ donation and trans - Abbreviations: ODT, organ donation and transplantation *Countries with less than 20 respondents were excluded (see Table 1). …”

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“…However, a lack of knowledge of this concept is one of the main psychosocial factors described in those who are against donation. 7 Currently, immigration is a common and growing situation in western Europe, given this area's great economic development. Growing immigration is having repercussions in the world of transplantation, given that in most western European countries there is a growing number of patients from other nationalities on transplant wait lists and organ procurement is being considered from nonnative families.…”

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Rı́os¹,

López-Navas²,

Martı́nez-Alarcón³

et al. 2018

Exp Clin Transplant

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Objectives: The knowledge of brain death is fundamental for being able to understand the organ donation process and for ensuring its acceptance or rejection. Here, we analyzed the level of knowledge of the concept of brain death among Latin-American individuals who are residents of Spain to determine the factors affecting this knowledge. Materials and Methods: Our patient group was a sample of 1314 Latin-American residents of Spain, obtained randomly and stratified according to the respondent's nationality, age, and sex. Their attitude was assessed using a validated questionnaire. The survey was self-administered and completed anonymously. Results: The questionnaire completion rate was 94% (n = 1237). Of total respondents, 25% (n = 313) knew the concept of brain death, which they considered to be an individual's death, 56% (n = 697) did not know the term, and 19% (n = 227) believed that it did not mean death. The variables related to knowledge of the brain death concept included (1) country of origin, with a better knowledge among those with Mexican nationality (P < .001); (2) male sex (30% vs 23%; P = .003); (3) having university-level education (35% vs 23%; P = .044); (4) having discussed the matter within the family (29% vs 23%; P = .044); (5) having a partner with a favorable attitude toward donation (39% vs 21%; P = .001); and (6) the respondent's religion (47% vs 7%; P < .001). The following factors persisted in the multivariate analysis: country of origin (odds ratio of 2.972), sex (odds ratio of 1.416), education level (odds ratio of 2.228), attitude of the respondent's partner (odds ratio of 1.835), and religion (odds ratio of 4.490). Conclusions: Knowledge of the concept of brain death is limited among Latin-American residents of Spain, with marked differences among country of origin and other socio-personal factors.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Rı́os¹,

López-Navas²,

Martı́nez-Alarcón³

et al. 2018

Exp Clin Transplant

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“…All the rates are similar and sometimes higher than those found in the general public in favor of deceased-donor donation. 15,16 Second, living donation has positive effects on the donor (it does not just cause morbidity and mortality) but an improvement in the personal relationship between donor and recipient. 17 This means that there is a strong potential supply of organs far above that of deceased-donor organs that has yet to be developed in Spain.…”

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“…15,16 In other words, respondents are much more in favor when they believe that they might be potential recipients of a transplant and when they would be willing to receive one from a living donor.…”

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“…Finally, the attitude of a respondent's partner is crucial, as in the case of deceaseddonor donation 15,16 : when the partner is against it, the percentage of respondents who are unsure about this type of donation increases dramatically and when the respondent does not know the attitude of their partner there is also a decline in favorable attitude. This is another reason for us to insist upon the importance of family discussion about organ donation.…”

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Attitude of Primary Healthcare Personnel Toward Living Donation: A Multicenter Study in the Southeast of Spain

Rı́os

Ramı́rez

Sánchez³

et al. 2009

Dialysis & Transplantation

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OBJECTIVETo determine the attitude of primary healthcare personnel toward living donation and the psychosocial variables that affect this attitude.METHODSA random sample was taken of 428 primary healthcare employees in 32 healthcare centers (October 2002 and October 2003). The sample was stratified by job category and geographical location. Attitude was evaluated using a validated questionnaire that was completed anonymously and was self‐administered.RESULTSAttitudes toward living donation are favorable in 90% and 88% of respondents to kidney and liver donation respectively, although these percentages fall to only 18% and 17% if the donation is not related. This positive attitude is related to the following variables: (1) a favorable attitude toward deceased‐donor donation; (2) discussion of the subject within the family or with the respondent's partner; (3) having attended to a transplant patient; (4) a respondent's belief that he or she might need a transplant one day and (5) a willingness to receive a living organ if one were needed in the future, and (6) a relationship has also been found between a favorable attitude and a willingness to receive a living organ from a relative (p .000).CONCLUSIONPrimary healthcare personnel have a favorable attitude toward related living donation and there are no differences in attitude according to the type of organ. Attitude is influenced by variables that are closely related to a respondent's willingness to receive a living donated organ if one were needed and having discussed the subject within the family.

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Body donation in India: Social awareness, willingness, and associated factors

Rokade

Gaikawad

2012

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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With the attendant rise of the number of medical colleges in India over past few decades, the demand for cadavers used in medical education and research is growing. However, there is an insufficient supply of donated cadavers available for dissection. This study was undertaken to assess the general population's awareness of body donation programs and willingness to donate in the State of Maharashtra, India. The willingness of participants to donate was compared with age, gender, and education of the respondents. A total of 625 adult individuals from the State of Maharashtra participated in a survey composed of questions about age, sex, education, awareness of body donation programs, and willingness to donate. It was found that 90.9% of the medical colleges surveyed reported an inadequate supply of cadavers. Of the general population, 32.1% of respondents were aware of body donation, compared to 95.83% of health care professionals. However, only 19.5% of the general population and 44.9% of health care professionals were willing to donate their bodies for anatomical education. Younger age groups, males, graduates, and postgraduates were found more willing to donate their bodies. Organ donation was preferred over body donation. A lack of awareness about body donation was the main factor responsible for respondents' "no body donation" response in the general population, along with firm religious beliefs and customs, the fear that the donated body will not be treated with respect and dignity, and the unacceptability of the dissection of one's own body. To overcome the current shortage of donated cadavers, efforts should be undertaken to change the mindset of the wider Indian society toward body donation. The authors believe this is possible through awareness campaigns and that prospective donors' concerns should be addressed appropriately. Proper guidance and assistance regarding body donation should be easily available for potential donors.

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Psychosocial profile in favor of organ donation

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Attitude of Primary Healthcare Personnel Toward Living Donation: A Multicenter Study in the Southeast of Spain

Body donation in India: Social awareness, willingness, and associated factors

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