Public Awareness Survey About Organ Donation and Transplantation

Predictors of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation in Kuwait

“…In Saudi Arabia, a much higher rate (more than 90%) of knowledge about organ donation and transplantation was observed compared to that in our study. This difference might be due to a combination of higher educational level and public awareness among the participants in Saudi Arabia compared to those of our participants [18]. Similarly, the rate of knowledge about organ donation was also much higher (89%) in a study conducted among South African adults [19].…”

The Knowledge, Perception and Attitudes Towards Organ Donation Among General Population - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

“…In agreement with this, fear of body mutilation, 1267 health complications, lack of proper information, and religious reasons were the most common reasons for a significant proportion of unwillingness for organ donation among Saudi population in Al-Kharj (21). In different studies, health concerns were the main causes to oppose donation including fear of living with one kidney, fear of operation, and other medical reasons, in addition to inadequate information on organ donation (36,37).Despite many Islamic scholars and organizations had issued Fatwas in favor of organ donation (38,39). Additionally, Deceased and living donor organ donation is allowed and practiced in many Islamic countries as Saudi Arabia and Pakistan (38).One of the reported issues behind refusal of OD among the study participants are religious causes.…”

Kidney Transplantation Is Superior to Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis in Terms of Cognitive Function, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms in Chronic Kidney Disease

“…Gratefully, the level of awareness about donation and transplantation was found to be increasing and satisfactory in Arabic populations [11]. Organ transplantation improves functionality, life expectancy, and the quality of life of the patients.…”