Wissen, Vertrauen und Entscheidung zur Organspende

Abstract

The higher level of knowledge and trust demonstrated by the medical students was associated with a higher rate of written decisions to donate organs. In contrast, the lower level of knowledge and trust observed in the non-medical students was associated with a lower rate of organ donor cards. Interestingly, in the group of non-medical students, the decision regarding organ donation was associated with a higher level of trust, but not with a higher level of knowledge. It would appear that knowledge, trust, and the decision to donate organs are closely related. In cases of a low level of knowledge, confidence is even more important. Therefore, organ donation campaigns should focus on increasing knowledge and fostering trust.

Family discussions and demographic factors influence adolescent’s knowledge and attitude towards organ donation after brain death: a questionnaire study

“…The number of organ donations after brain death vary widely across countries, as exemplified by the Eurotransplant figures for 2018, which show an organ donation rate between 29.4/million population in Belgium and 11.3/million population in Germany [ 1 ]. Factors that influence organ donation rate are manifold: legislation, organization of the organ donation system, culture, religion, education and public opinion and trust in the donation system are all important factors influencing the rate of organ donation in a country [ 2 – 5 ]. Knowledge and education about organ donation are key factors for a positive attitude towards this process.…”