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Acta Biomedica Scientia

Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017
Mcmed International
Acta Biomedica Scientia
Issn
2348 - 215X (Print), 2348 - 2168 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE OF THE PUBLIC ON ORGAN DONATION AT AL-NAMAS, SAUDI ARABIA
Author
Sheeliya White N
Email
sheelifrank1980@gmail.com
keyword
Desciptive study,Awareness, Attitude, Public, Organ donation.
Abstract
Organ donation and transplantation are a well-established modality of therapy for end stage organ failure in Saudi Arabia. Self-sufficiency of organ donation and transplantation will be the aim of all countries worldwide. To assess the public awareness and attitude of the adult people on organ donation in Al-names, Saudi Arabia. A descriptive survey design was carried out with conveniently selected adult population and answered a questionnaire related to the above aim.From 120 subjects who participated were with the age ranging from 21 to 60 years, and the majority were at a secondary and university level of education. More than 63% of them were aware of organ donation and the rest of 37% of them was not aware about organ donation. Attitude from a religious point of view, 45% considered it legal to donate organs versus 55%. Respondents identified several reasons, which influence their decisions to donate organs. There was 47%of they were willing to donate organs to family, 35% to friends and relatives after brain death. Finally, there is significance between awareness level and demographic variables such as age, education and occupation and marital status.The level of awareness and attitude about organ donation was found to be satisfactory. Religion has a kind bar for organ donation. Moreover, the majority were willing to donate to the family and friends with empathy and compassion. Health professionals, mass media and educational institutions should provide intensive educational programs to encourage the public to donate organs.
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