The “Psychology” of organ donation: two exploratory studies considering Italian “Health professionals” and “Citizens”
Franca Paola Severino,
Andrea Guazzini,
Laura Rasero
et al.
Abstract:Background: Transplantation extends and improves lives, but the shortage of organs is one of the main factors limiting the number of transplants in Italy. Objectives: The aim of this research was to understand the psychological and socio demographic determinants that can be related to the manifestation of the willingness to donate in a sample of citizens and professionals.Methods: In the study conducted on two samples (health professionals and citizens), two self-administered questionnaires were created ad hoc… Show more
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