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Alghamdi A, Alsaleh AA, Alfozan OA, Qutob R, Alaryni A, Bukhari A, Hakami OA, Alhusaini BA, Alzmamy SA, Alhudayris FS, Alshuaibi LK, Alenazi AM, Alhosaini LS, Aljarba NK, AlShammari SH. Awareness, Attitude, and Beliefs Regarding Organ Donation Among the General Public in Saudi Arabia. Int J Gen Med 2023;16:4973-4989. [PMID: 37928959 PMCID: PMC10625388 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s434589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open

Abstract

Background

Organ donation is a lifesaving option to rescue many patients with end-stage organ failure from possible morbidities and mortalities. Unfortunately, due to a shortage of donors, many patients suffering from their illnesses are waiting for an organ. This study aimed to determine the awareness, attitude, and beliefs toward organ donation among the Saudi population.

Patients and Methods

This is an online cross-sectional survey that was conducted in Saudi Arabia between July and September 2022. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to the general public using an online platform. The questionnaire consists of two sections: the first is about demographic data, and the second is about questions to assess awareness, attitude, and beliefs regarding organ donation. The Chi-squared test was used to examine the differences in participants' awareness, attitude, and beliefs towards organ donation. A binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of a positive attitude towards organ donation.

Results

A total of 3507 individuals participated in this study. Around 68.1% were aged between 18 and 30 years. Twenty-four percent of them knew of the legislative body for organ donation; 58.5% believed that organ donation should be promoted; and 66.1% had a positive attitude toward donating body organs. Younger age (31-50 years), male gender, being unemployed or working in a government job, and being married were factors that decreased the likelihood of having a positive attitude towards organ donation.

Conclusion

Although there was a positive attitude and belief about organ donation, awareness was suboptimal. Younger age, male gender, being unemployed or working in a government job, and being married were factors that decreased the likelihood of having a positive attitude towards organ donation. It is necessary to address the gaps in knowledge, and social media as well as mass media may have an important role in bridging the gaps.

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Qutob RA, Alhusaini BA, Aljarba NK, Alzaid ON, Aljahili NA, Alzahrani KS, Sharaf MM, Alghamdi AH, Alaryni AA, Alammari YM, Alanazi AM, Faqihi FA, Al Harbi KM, Alsolamy EN, Hakami OA. Public Awareness Regarding Corticosteroid Use and Side Effects: A Cross-Sectional Study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel) 2023;11:2747. [PMID: 37893821 PMCID: PMC10606483 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11202747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open

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Rayan Abubakker Qutob Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.Q.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (Y.M.A.); (A.M.A.); (K.M.A.H.); (E.N.A.);
Bassam Abdulaziz Alhusaini Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (N.K.A.); (O.N.A.); (N.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (M.M.S.)
Najd Khalid Aljarba Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (N.K.A.); (O.N.A.); (N.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (M.M.S.)
Omar Nasser Alzaid Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (N.K.A.); (O.N.A.); (N.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (M.M.S.)
Nawaf Abdulaziz Aljahili Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (N.K.A.); (O.N.A.); (N.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (M.M.S.)
Khalid Saad Alzahrani Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (N.K.A.); (O.N.A.); (N.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (M.M.S.)
Mohammed Mahmoud Sharaf Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (N.K.A.); (O.N.A.); (N.A.A.); (K.S.A.); (M.M.S.)
Abdullah Hussien Alghamdi Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.Q.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (Y.M.A.); (A.M.A.); (K.M.A.H.); (E.N.A.);
Abdullah Abdulaziz Alaryni Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.Q.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (Y.M.A.); (A.M.A.); (K.M.A.H.); (E.N.A.);
Yousef Mohammed Alammari Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.Q.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (Y.M.A.); (A.M.A.); (K.M.A.H.); (E.N.A.);
Abdulrahman Mohammed Alanazi Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.Q.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (Y.M.A.); (A.M.A.); (K.M.A.H.); (E.N.A.);
Fahad Ali Faqihi Department of Adult Critical Care, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Riyadh 12231, Saudi Arabia;
Khalid Mohammed Al Harbi Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.Q.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (Y.M.A.); (A.M.A.); (K.M.A.H.); (E.N.A.);
Eysa Nahar Alsolamy Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.Q.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (Y.M.A.); (A.M.A.); (K.M.A.H.); (E.N.A.);
Osamah Ahmad Hakami Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.Q.); (A.H.A.); (A.A.A.); (Y.M.A.); (A.M.A.); (K.M.A.H.); (E.N.A.);

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Qutob RA, Aljarba NK, Alhusaini BA, Alzaid ON, Alghamdi AH, Alaryni AA, Bukhari AI, Alburakan A, Alanazi AM, Alsolamy EN, Alfozan OA, Alzmamy SA, Ababtain AA, Elhazmi A, Hakami OA. The Perspective of the General Population in Saudi Arabia towards Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Orders: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023;11:2073. [PMID: 37510514 PMCID: PMC10378939 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11142073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

In the event of cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure used to maintain the heart and lungs functional simultaneously. The do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order prohibits CPR and is therefore legally required. Despite this, a DNR remains a delicate and contentious issue that places physicians in morally ambiguous situations. This study aimed to assess Saudi citizens' understanding of DNR orders, prior exposure to them, and preferences for DNR conversations.

METHODS

This was an online cross-sectional study that was conducted between January and April 2023 and aimed to assess the knowledge regarding DNR orders among Saudi populations. This study adapted a previously developed questionnaire tool by Al Ahmadi et al., which examined the knowledge and attitude toward do-not-resuscitate among patients and their relatives visiting outpatient clinics. Binary logistic regression analysis was the mean knowledge score for the study participants.

RESULTS

A total of 920 participants were involved in this study. Almost half of the study participants (49.6%) reported that they had heard of DNR before. The most commonly reported source of their information on DNR was healthcare providers (58.2%). The mean knowledge score of the study participants was 1.9 (1.3) out of 6, which is equal to 31.7% of the total maximum score. This demonstrates the weak level of knowledge about DNR among the general public. Females, divorced, and those who had a post-graduate level of education were more likely to be knowledgeable of DNR compared to others (p < 0.05). Around one-quarter of the study participants showed agreement with DNR. More than half of them (59.5%) believe that physicians should be involved in DNR decision making.

CONCLUSIONS

Saudi Arabia's general community has limited knowledge of DNR. It is recommended that healthcare professionals increase patients' and caregivers' understanding of this concept. This will improve the planning and the provision of end-of-life care.

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