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Al-Salhi A, Othman EH. Public knowledge about and attitudes toward organ donation, and public barriers to donate in Jordan: A cross-sectional study. World J Transplant 2024; 14:95419. [DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v14.i4.95419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Organ donation is a critical issue that is receiving greater attention worldwide. In Jordan, the public’s knowledge about and attitudes toward organ donation play a significant role in the availability of organs for transplantation.
AIM To assess the public knowledge about and attitudes toward organ donation in Jordan.
METHODS A cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 396 Jordanian citizens via an online self-reported questionnaire.
RESULTS Overall, 396 participants were recruited. Of the entire sample, 93.9% of the participants had heard about and had sufficient knowledge about organ donation but they had limited knowledge about brain death. The most common source of information about organ donation was social media networks. Females were found to score significantly higher than males for attitude. Those who had thought about organ donation or registered their names to donate scored significantly higher in terms of attitudes to donation than their counterparts who had not. The most common reasons for limited organ donation practices in Jordan were a lack of awareness programs and insufficient knowledge in society.
CONCLUSION Greater public understanding of organ donation appears to be associated with more positive attitudes toward organ donation. Most participants responded positively regarding their attitude toward organ donation as they believed that this action could give another person a chance to live. Moreover, most agreed that they would donate their organs after their death. Otherwise, the participants had limited general knowledge about brain death, and most had not registered their names to donate their organs. These findings indicate the need for public awareness campaigns and educational programs to encourage more people to become organ donors.
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- Adham Al-Salhi
- Faculty of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11962, Jordan
- Department of Nursing, Jordan Hospital, Amman 11152, Jordan
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- Faculty of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11962, Jordan
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Al-Abdulghani A, Vincent BP, Randhawa G, Cook E, Fadhil R. Barriers and facilitators of deceased organ donation among Muslims living globally: An integrative systematic review. Transplant Rev (Orlando) 2024; 38:100874. [PMID: 39094336 DOI: 10.1016/j.trre.2024.100874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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AIM To identify the barriers and facilitators of deceased organ donation among the Muslim community living globally. METHOD A systematic search was undertaken in databases such as CINAHL, Medline with full text, Global Health and PsycINFO via EBSCO; Scopus via Elsevier; Web of Science via Clarivate; and PubMed via US National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health were used to retrieve the studies on the 31st of December 2023. Apart from these databases two other journals, the Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, and the Journal of Experimental and Clinical Transplantation were also used to search for relevant studies. Quantitative and qualitative studies that addressed the aim of the present review published from the 30th of April 2008 were included. RESULTS Of the 10,474 studies, 95 studies were included in the review. The following five themes were generated based on narrative synthesis: 1) knowledge of organ donation, 2) willingness to donate, 3) community influence, 4) bodily influence, and 5) religious influence. While individuals view organ donation as a noble act, societal influences significantly impact their decision to register. Concerns include religious permissibility, potential misuse for commercial purposes, and the dignity and respect given to the deceased donor's body. CONCLUSIONS This review finds deceased organ donation decisions in this population are collective, influenced by religious views, and hindered by uncertainty. Interventional studies on strategies to address uncertainty could help us identify best practices for this population to improve deceased organ donation. Rather than an individual approach among this population, a whole-system approach, tailored-made evidence-guided community engagement could improve donation rates.
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- Asmaa Al-Abdulghani
- Institute for Health Research, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of Bedfordshire, Putteridge Bury campus, Hitchin Road, Luton LU2 8LE, UK.
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- Institute for Health Research, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of Bedfordshire, Putteridge Bury campus, Hitchin Road, Luton LU2 8LE, UK.
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- Institute for Health Research, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of Bedfordshire, Putteridge Bury campus, Hitchin Road, Luton LU2 8LE, UK.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bedfordshire, Vicarage Street, Luton LU1 3JU, UK.
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- Qatar Organ Donation Centre, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, PO Box 3050, Qatar.
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Prevalence and Predictors of Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Eye Donation Among the General Population: A Systematic Review. Cornea 2023; 42:520-528. [PMID: 36729690 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate knowledge and attitudes toward eye donation and sources of eye donation information among the general population. METHODS A search was conducted using MEDLINE through Ovid and Scopus; CINAHL through EBSCOhost and ProQuest; and Embase through Ovid database entries from January 2010 to March 2021. Quantitative studies were selected if they included participants aged 16 years or older from the general population (nonhealthcare) and had a sample size of >200. Studies were included if they measured knowledge and attitudes toward eye donation and sources of eye donation information. Methodological quality was assessed using JBI criteria, and the data were analyzed using SUMARI software. RESULTS A total of 25 studies were included in this review. Pooled data from 6 studies demonstrated that 30.8% of participants [95% confidence interval (CI) = 11.0-55.4] had some knowledge of eye donation. Seventeen studies reported that 40.6% (95% CI = 39.8-41.3) were willing to donate their eyes, and 5 of these studies found that 7.3% (95% CI = 6.5-8.3) had already pledged their eyes. Eleven studies reported on the source of eye donation information, indicating 50.9% of participants (95% CI = 49.8-52.1) received information from mass media. CONCLUSIONS The results of this review indicate that understanding eye donation knowledge and attitudes is crucial for developing interventions or tools to increase eye donation rates. Further studies in different populations are required.
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Nieto-Galván R, Durantez-Fernández C, Madrigal MÁ, Niño-Martín V, Olea E, Barba-Pérez MÁ, Cárdaba-García RM, Frutos M, Pérez-Pérez L. Nurse Intervention: Attitudes and Knowledge About Organ Donation and Transplantation in Adolescents. Transplant Proc 2022; 54:1697-1700. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2022.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Taş F, Selçuk Tosun A, Akgül Gündoğdu N. The Effect of Islamic Belief and Spiritual Well-being on Organ Donation in Turkey: A Descriptive-Relational Study. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2022; 61:2121-2140. [PMID: 33864576 PMCID: PMC8052941 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01252-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The aim of the study is to determine how Islamic belief and spiritual well-being affect the attitudes of individuals towards organ donation. The study was designed as a descriptive-relational study and included the participation of 402 adults in the eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey. For data collection, a personal information form, the Organ Donation Attitude Scale, and the Spiritual Well-being Scale were used. A statistically significant relationship was observed between the acceptance of organ donation according to Islamic beliefs and organ donation attitude. A negative relationship was found between organ donation attitude and the scores on the anomie sub-dimension of the Spiritual Well-being Scale, while a positive relationship was found between organ donation attitude and the scores on the transcendence and harmony with nature sub-dimensions. It was concluded from the results that Islamic belief and spiritual well-being have an effect on the organ donation attitudes of individuals.
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- Filiz Taş
- Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü Imam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey.
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- Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Selcuk, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Bandırma Onyedi Eylul, Bandırma, Balıkesir, Turkey
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Şenyuva E. Knowledge and Attitude of Society Concerning Organ Donation in Turkey. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2022; 61:2102-2120. [PMID: 34559365 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01392-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study aims to identify the knowledge and attitude of society in Turkey concerning organ donation, as well as to learn the recommendations proposed by members of society to promote organ donation. The study employs a mixed-methods research design (quantitative and qualitative). The study sample consisted of 1385 people between the ages of 18 and 90 who had sociodemographic and cultural characteristics, lived in various regions/districts within Istanbul province, had varying levels of education, worked/did not work in various institutions and organizations, and agreed to participate voluntarily in the study. The data were collected using an Information Form and a Semi-Structured Individual Opinion Form. Most of the participants had not donated organs but were willing to do so, and the majority of those who had donated or wished to donate their organs desired to do so in order to save a life, serve humanity, or help someone else. Among those who did not wish to donate their organs, their reasons included a desire to preserve the integrity of their bodies and a desire for nothing to be detached from their bodies. Moreover, those unwilling believed that it was not religiously permissible. The participants indicated that society needed to be educated, primarily through visual and print media, to promote organ donation. Organizing seminars, conferences, panels, as well educational activities related to organ donation can be recommended to raise awareness and improve attitudes toward organ donation.
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- Emine Şenyuva
- Nursing Education Department, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul University - Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Al Moweshy AA, Fabella EL, Al-Hassan YT, Alramadan HA, Al Abdullah AJ, Al Hassan HI, Bu-Khamsin AY, Al Abdullah AH, Albather MR. Association between organ donation awareness and willingness among Saudi university students. J Public Health Res 2022; 11. [PMID: 35023699 PMCID: PMC8973205 DOI: 10.4081/jphr.2022.2685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: As the global incidence of end-stage organ failure increases, the gap between organ donors and recipients continues to widen. This study was conducted to determine the association between organ donation awareness and organ donation willingness among students of a Saudi university. Design and methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Multi-stage stratified random sampling was used to select the required 723 sample size. Estimation of proportion of students who were aware about organ donation and those who were willing to donate their organs was performed using EpiInfo© Version 7. Association between organ donation awareness and willingness was determined using multivariate logistic regression. Results: Nearly 98% of the participants were aware that organ donation saves lives (95% CI: 96.27%-98.53%); 84.09% were aware that Islam allows organ donation (95% CI: 81.25%- 86.58%); 64.87% were aware that organ donation is successfully done in Saudi Arabia (95% CI: 61.32%-68.26%); 32.64% were aware that the government gives incentives to the family of an organ donor (95% CI: 29.32%-36.14%). Over half (56.71%) of the students (95% CI: 53.07-60.28%) expressed willingness to donate their organs. Positive association was found between awareness on the position of Islam on organ donation (OR=2.7023, p<0.0001) and awareness of that organ donation can be successfully performed in Saudi Arabia (OR=1.9447, p=0.0001). Conclusions: Awareness that Islam allows organ donation and awareness that organ donation is successfully done in Saudi Arabia increased the students’ willingness to donate. Significance for public health Organ transplantation is often the only treatment option for patients with end stage organ disease. However, there is a global shortage for organ donors such that many patients die while waiting for organ donors. This study examined the sociocultural factors that may affect the organ donation attitude and willingness of Saudi university students. The result of this study provides valuable insight that could be used in health education and policy development.
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- Abdullah Ahmed Al Moweshy
- Public Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa.
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- Public Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa.
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- Health Programs and Chronic Diseases Department, Public Health Directorate, Al Ahsa General Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, Hofuf, Al Ahsa.
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- Public Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa.
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- Public Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa.
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- Public Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa.
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- Public Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa.
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- Public Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Al Ahsa.
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Khoshravesh S, Karimi‐Shahanjarini A, Poorolajal J, Barati M, Bashirian S, Hamidi M, Khalili S. Evaluation of a workplace organ donation intervention: A randomized controlled trial. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY & APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/casp.2590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Sahar Khoshravesh
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
- Department of Public Health Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
- Modeling of Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, School of Public Health Hamadan University of Medical
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
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- Managing Director of Organ Donation Association Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health Hamadan University of Medical Sciences Hamadan Iran
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Aksoy N, Temür BN, Taşdemir D. Determining the Knowledge and Attitudes of Theological Students in Turkey about Brain Death and Organ Donation. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2021; 60:4387-4401. [PMID: 34417951 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01382-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This descriptive study was performed to determine the knowledge and attitudes of 492 Faculty of Theology students in Turkey regarding organ donation and the determinants of organ donation intention according to the theory of planned behavior. The study used the Attitudes Toward Organ Donation Scale and the Organ-Tissue Donation and Transplantation Knowledge Scale. According to the results of the regression analysis, the factors affecting organ donation intention were attitude (OR 1.19, 95%CI 1.11-1.27), subjective norms (OR 1.10, 95%CI 1.01-1.20), and perceived behavioral control (OR 1.30, 95%CI 1.18-1.44). In this study, behavioral intention was significantly associated with attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.
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- Nilgün Aksoy
- Faculty of Nursing, Department of Surgical Nursing, Akdeniz University, Dumlupınar Boulevard, 07070, Antalya, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Department of Surgical Nursing, Akdeniz University, Dumlupınar Boulevard, 07070, Antalya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Nursing, Department of Surgical Nursing, Akdeniz University, Dumlupınar Boulevard, 07070, Antalya, Turkey
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Kimberly LL, Ramly EP, Alfonso AR, Diep GK, Berman ZP, Rodriguez ED. Equity in access to facial transplantation. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS 2020; 47:medethics-2020-106129. [PMID: 33060187 DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2020-106129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We examine ethical considerations in access to facial transplantation (FT), with implications for promoting health equity. As a form of vascularised composite allotransplantation, FT is still considered innovative with a relatively low volume of procedures performed to date by a small number of active FT programmes worldwide. However, as numbers continue to increase and institutions look to establish new FT programmes, we anticipate that attention will shift from feasibility towards ensuring the benefits of FT are equitably available to those in need. This manuscript assesses barriers to care and their ethical implications across a number of considerations, with the intent of mapping various factors relating to health equity and fair access to FT. Evidence is drawn from an evolving clinical experience as well as published scholarship addressing several dimensions of access to FT. We also explore novel concerns that have yet to be mentioned in the literature.
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- Laura L Kimberly
- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
- Division of Medical Ethics, Department of Population Health, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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Khadjibaev A, Khadjibaev F, Anvarov K, Sultanov P. Organ Donation in Uzbekistan: Achievements and Prospects for Further Development. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2020; 18:54-57. [PMID: 32758120 DOI: 10.6002/ect.rlgnsymp2020.l8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Here, we describe the current situation regarding organ transplant in Uzbekistan. The legalization of paired-kidney exchange programs for donors with incompatible blood types in Uzbekistan will allow more opportunities for organ donation. The phased implementation of the transplant program with that of deceased-donor organ transplant can be carried out only with the involvement of public, cultural, and religious figures, and not only health professionals, to permanently shift the paradigm in the population.
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Krupic F. The Impact of Religion and Provision of Information on Increasing Knowledge and Changing Attitudes to Organ Donation: An Intervention Study. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2020; 59:2082-2095. [PMID: 31838627 PMCID: PMC7359157 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-019-00961-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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One of the most significant developments in recent history has probably been organ donation and organ transplantation. They are frequently the only treatment available in certain cases. However, there is an ever-increasing discrepancy between the number of people needing transplantation and the organs available, because the decision to donate an organ is up to each individual. The study aims to assess the impact of the intervention on knowledge, attitudes and practices on organ donation among religious immigrants in Sweden. Data were collected through three group interviews using open-ended questions and qualitative content analysis. Thirty-six participants, 18 males and 18 females from six countries, participated in the focus group interviews. The analysis of the collected data resulted in two main categories: "Religion in theory and practice" and "More information-more knowledge about organ donation" including seven subcategories. Understanding of religion and religiosity, happiness by taking the class, the practice of religion in everyday life, the overcoming the prejudices in religion, having more information about organ donation and the donations process, as well as that the increased information changes people's minds, were some of things the informants emphasised as predictors of the decision of organ donation. A class dealing with religion, the religious aspects of organ donation and the way the Swedish healthcare system is organised increased people's knowledge and changed their attitudes so they became potential organ donors. More intervention studies are needed in every field of medicine to build confidence and give time to educate and discuss issues with potential organ donors in Sweden.
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- Ferid Krupic
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborgsvägen 31, 431 80, Mölndal, Sweden.
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göthenburg, Sweden.
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Demırkiran O, Bozbay S, Elmaagac M, Agkoç M. Religious and Cultural Aspects of Organ Donation in the Turkish Population. Transplant Proc 2019; 51:2158-2162. [PMID: 31377065 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.01.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Organ donation is becoming more important with increasing organ transplantation possibilities. We aimed to determine the knowledge, sociocultural view, and influences of religious belief regarding opinions on organ donation. MATERIAL AND METHOD This study was based on a self-administered survey questionnaire distributed via the Internet. The study sample was sent to Internet communication groups. RESULTS Three hundred and seventeen participants completed the survey: 39.4% of respondents said that they would definitely donate their organs; 6.9% would only give via live donation; 51.4% were undetermined; and 2.2% absolutely refused to donate. Muslim respondents favored organ donation (36.5%) and linked it to religious reasons (6.3%). Only 4 (1.3%) of the 6 (1.9%) Muslim respondents who said they would definitely not donate did so because they felt that organ donation was religiously inappropriate. Of 22 Muslim participants (7.3%), 5 (1.6%) attributed the idea of living donation to religious reasons and 11 (3.6%) did not have enough information. The atheist respondents believed that the reason for organ donation was to do someone else a favor (88.8%). The deist and agnostic believers also ascribed to this view. In order to evaluate the effects of cultural causes, we examined regional responses and found that 85 of the 196 participants in the Marmara Region would definitely donate organs, 18 would do so only for live donations, and 5 would definitely not donate. CONCLUSION Religious and cultural factors affect people's decision to donate their organs. In the survey we conducted on Turkish responders, we saw that religious causes are particularly effective in organ donation.
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- Oktay Demırkiran
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
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Krupic F, Westin O, Hagelberg M, Sköldenberg O, Samuelsson K. The Influence of Age, Gender and Religion on Willingness to be an Organ Donor: Experience of Religious Muslims Living in Sweden. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2019; 58:847-859. [PMID: 30006834 PMCID: PMC6522646 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-018-0670-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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The transplantation of organs is one of the most successful medical advances in recent decades, and transplantation is the treatment of choice for severe organ failure worldwide. Despite this situation and the general acknowledgment of organ donation (OD) as a global priority, the demand for organs outstrips the supply in virtually every country in the world. The study aims to elucidate whether age, gender and religion influence decision-making about organ donation in religious Muslims living in Sweden Data were collected through three group interviews using open-ended questions and qualitative content analysis. Twenty-seven participants, 15 males and 12 females from four countries, participated in the focus group interviews. The analysis of the collected data resulted in three main categories: "Information and knowledge about organ donation," "The priorities when deciding about organ donation" and "The religious aspects of organ donation," including a number of subcategories. Good information about and knowledge of OD, priorities in OD, importance of the fact that religion must be studied and taught daily and religious education were only a few of the factors informants emphasized as predictors of the total and successful donation of organs. Age, gender or religion did not have an impact on organ donation. High levels of education through religious education and good information via various media, as well as a good knowledge of the Swedish language, are predictors of improved OD. In order to overcome religious ideology as a source of misinformation relating to OD and to promote increased OD in the future, specific intervention studies and the improved involvement of religious communities and education in schools and the healthcare system are vital and must be a starting point for improved OD.
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- Ferid Krupic
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborgsvägen 31, 431 80, Mölndal, Sweden.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborgsvägen 31, 431 80, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborgsvägen 31, 431 80, Mölndal, Sweden
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Riccetto E, de Fátima Ferreira Boin IS. The effectiveness of current informative material in improving awareness and opinion of undergraduate students towards organ donation: a comparative, randomized survey study. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2019; 74:e743. [PMID: 31038645 PMCID: PMC6467169 DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2019/e743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Despite the contribution of awareness campaigns to the rise of organ donation rates in Brazil, younger folks are subject to few awareness actions. Records on the effect of informative campaigns at improving opinion and knowledge of undergraduates about organ donation are scarce. This study aimed to assess the effect of informative material about organ donation on changes in the trend of answers to a questionnaire compared to the answers of a control group. METHODS Two randomized groups were compared, receiving the same standardized questionnaire. One group was supplied informative material on the subject, while the other was not. The questionnaire was sent to undergraduate students from two Brazilian universities. Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test, Chi-square test and multinomial regression tests. Adopted significance was 5%. RESULTS There were 739 responses to the questionnaire. Mean age was 22 years, with a majority of women. Six of 14 questions displayed a change in the answer pattern of the experimental group compared to controls (p<0.05). Opinion on organ donation had changes in 2 of 7 analyzed questions (p<0.05). Knowledge on the subject had a shift in answer patterns in 4 of 7 questions. Regression demonstrated 3 items that were not influenced by respondents' age. CONCLUSION There is controversy regarding the benefit of exposure to informative material. Negative changes were noted in the trust in transplantation as a safe treatment. Positive results regarding technical knowledge were obtained. Better results may be obtained by designing informative material tailored towards the student's specific concerns.
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- Eduardo Riccetto
- Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, BR
- Corresponding author. E-mail:
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- Divisao de Doencas do Figado, Trato Biliar e Transplante Hepatico, Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, BR
- Servico de Transplante de Figado, Hospital das Clinicas, Campinas, SP, BR
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Janahi FK, Al Rais A, Al Rukhaimi M, Khamis AH, Hickey D. Public Awareness of Knowledge, Belief, and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation and Organ Transplantation: A National Survey From the United Arab Emirates. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:2932-2938. [PMID: 30577150 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Organ donation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was restricted until recently to living donation. This survey was conducted to explore the public knowledge, belief, and attitude regarding donation during life and after death. METHODOLOGY A 31-item survey was distributed among 900 participants (UAE residents) of whom 495 completed the forms and were considered for further analysis. RESULTS Among the participants, 293 (59.2%) were women and 202 (40.1%) were men. With 8 items as the highest possible score, the mean score of knowledge was 4.42 (SD = 1.54) and 436 (88%) of the participants knew about a brain-dead condition. However, their awareness on organ donation and transplantation legislation in the UAE was not consistent, and less than 198 (40%) had correct knowledge in this regard. Religious belief regarding organ donation was scored at 80 and the mean of the beliefs score obtained was 56.56 (SD = 6.39). Together, 369 (74.6%) of the participants had positive religious sentiments regarding the issue. Participants' attitude toward organ donation and transplantation was scored at 14.7 out of 20 possible score (SD = 2.46) with 396 (80%) acknowledging the fact that organ donation and transplantation prolongs and improves recipient's quality of life. LIMITATIONS The small number of respondents (n = 495) in the survey was a limitation of the study. CONCLUSIONS The population of the UAE was moderately well informed and motivated about organ donation and transplantation. Although a knowledge gap about the current legislation prevailed, the majority of the participants were knowledgeable, they nurtured positive beliefs, and had compassionate attitude regarding lawful organ transplantation.
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- F K Janahi
- Department of Surgery, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Health Care City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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- Dubai Health Authority, Government of Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Medicine, Dubai Medical College, Al Mizhar, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biostatistics, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Health Care City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Surgery, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Health Care City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Sadic S, Sadic J, Krupic R, Fatahi N, Krupic F. THE INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION AND RELIGION ON ORGAN DONATION, AS SEEN BY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. Mater Sociomed 2016; 28:373-377. [PMID: 27999488 PMCID: PMC5149443 DOI: 10.5455/msm.2016.28.373-377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2016] [Accepted: 10/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Introduction: Transplantation of organs is the treatment of choice for severe organ failure worldwide. Aim: The aims of the present study were to determine the influence of religion on attitudes towards organ donation among staff at schools in Tuzla. Material and Methods: In the Tuzla region there are 42 schools and 1580 school staff. A total of 21 schools were selected randomly, which were stratified by geographical location. 499 employees were invited to participate in the study, and 475 agreed to participate. According to the definition of their attitude towards religion the subjects were divided into three groups: non-religious, only religious and practical believers. Results: None of the subjects possesses a donor card. To the question whether the subjects support the idea of organ transplantation, most replied that they support the idea of donating organs both during life and after death. Regarding this question there is a significant difference between the groups (p = 0.0063). To the question whether they are prepared to donate an organ of a deceased family member, most replied that they would consent to donating an organ, whilst a significant number also replied that they were not sure. The results show that there is no significant difference between the replies given by the groups (p = 0.7694). To the question regarding to whom they were prepared to donate an organ, most said they were prepared to donate one to a member of their family, then to a close relative, whilst the least would donate to a stranger. The results show that there is a significant difference between the groups (p = 0.0002). Conclusion: In order to reduce the wide disparity between the need and organ donation amongst other things a more active relationship is necessary between health workers, religious officials and school staff.
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- Sahmir Sadic
- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic, University Clinical Centre Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Public health and educational institutions Health Centre Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Health Statistics, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Institute of Health and Caring Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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