Acceptance and awareness of Saudi population about organ donation and lung transplantation

Darwish, Tuqa Hussain Al; Alwesaibi, Asma Adel; AlOnayzan, Arwa; Al-Hassan, Zainab Jassim; Alansari, Khadija Yusuf; Alsaloom, Alhanouf Mohammed

doi:10.24911/ijmdc.51-1604327410

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“…Gelidan [100] Adults (n = 698) from Riyadh Almost all age groups knew about organ donation after death, with male prevalence Participants with higher education were more aware of organ donation Females were more enthusiastic and had significantly high acceptance of skin donation as compared to males Religious factors were the most common reason to refuse skin donation Darwish et al [101] Adults (n = 1508) from Saudi Arabia…”

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“…In contrast to the stated barriers to organ donation, among those participants who expressed their will or were positive about organ donation and transplantation, gender, age of the recipient, religion and incentives did not appear to play a role. Moreover, organ donation was motivated by helping others and compassion, a good deed, the importance of donation, belief that organs are not beneficial after death, and an altruistic act [ 30 , 73 – 76 , 81 , 85 , 87 – 89 , 93 , 98 , 101 , 103 ].…”

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Current state of ethical challenges reported in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review & bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2021

Woodman

Waheed

Rasheed³

et al. 2022

BMC Med Ethics

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Background Over the past few years, five domains of importance about the current state of bioethics in Saudi Arabia have shaped the perspective of most research: doctor-patient relationship, informed consent, do-not-resuscitate, organ donation, and transplantation, medical students’ knowledge and attitudes about medical ethics curriculum. This systematic review aimed to systematically identify, compile, describe and discuss ethical arguments and concepts in the best-studied domains of bioethics in Saudi Arabia and to present cultural, social, educational, and humane perspectives. Methods Six databases were searched using Boolean operators (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL, Google Scholar) from December 2020–June 2021. The search and report process followed the statement and flowchart of preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA). Resutls The search resulted in 1651 articles, of which 82 studies were selected for a final review and assessment. There is a gradual increase in research, whereby a substantial increase was observed from 2017. Most of the published articles focused on ‘Organ Donation & Transplantation’ with 33 articles, followed by ‘Doctor-Patient Relations’ with 18 publications. Most of the published articles were from Central Province (33), followed by Western Province (16). The authorship pattern showed a collaborative approach among researchers. The thematic analysis of keywords analysis showed that ‘Saudi Arabia,’ ‘attitude PHC,’ ‘organ donation,’ ‘knowledge and education,’ and ‘donation’ have been used the most commonly. Conclusion This systematic quantitative synthesis is expected to guide researchers, stakeholders, and policymakers about the strengths and gaps in knowledge and attitudes regarding medical ethics in Saudi Arabia, both among the general public and health professionals.

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Current state of ethical challenges reported in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review & bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2021

Woodman

Waheed

Rasheed³

et al. 2022

BMC Med Ethics

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“…[ 1 ] It is described as an act of providing one or more organs to another individual, without compensation. [ 2 ] Living organ transplantation concerns the medical procedure that uses a living donor’s organ to replace the recipient’s failed organ. [ 3 ] Living organ transplant is valuable to patients with end-stage organ failure, which could extend their lifespan and improve the quality of their lives.…”

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Students’ knowledge and attitude concerning organ donation at Iraqi nursing colleges

Majeed,

Hassan,

Mousa

2024

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: Organ transplantation is an effective therapy for end-stage organ failure. However, there is a large gap between the need for and the supply of donor organs. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to assess nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes about organ donation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a descriptive cross-sectional design study. The study was conducted at four faculties of nursing, which were Baghdad, Misan, Tikrit, and Kirkuk in Iraq. The three tools included are as follows: I: Socio-Demographic Questionnaire; II: Organ-Tissue Donation and Transplantation Knowledge Scale (ODTKS); and III: Organ Donation Attitude Scale (ODAS). RESULTS: More than two-thirds (71%) of the studied students have an accepted level of knowledge, while 70% of the studied students had a positive attitude toward organ donation and transplantation. There were statistically significant differences (P- value <0.05) between socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge level regarding gender, marital status, and academic year. Also, there were significant differences between socio-demographic characteristics and students’ attitude levels regarding gender and academic year. CONCLUSION: More than two-thirds of students had a good and fair level of knowledge and a positive attitude toward organ donation and transplantation. Providing lectures within the curriculum is needed for students to raise their knowledge and attitude about organ transplantation and donation.

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“…Vital organs, such as the heart, pancreas, liver, kidneys, and lungs, can be transplanted to individuals experiencing organ failure. The process of organ donation presents a multifaceted challenge, encompassing medical, legal, ethical, organizational, and societal aspects [ 1 ].…”

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Acceptance, Awareness, Attitude, and Practices toward Heart Transplantation: A Saudi Based Survey

Abukhudair,

Hafiz,

Alosaimi

et al. 2023

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

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Introductions The awareness of brain death and heart donation (HD) among the Saudi population remains limited, coupled with negative attitudes toward heart donation, resulting in a significant gap between the demand for donor hearts and the available supply. This study aimed to comprehensively understand the current perceptions, attitudes, and practices of the Saudi population regarding HD, as well as identify the obstacles. The ultimate goal was to strengthen the local donor pool. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2023, employing a self-administered internet survey. The survey collected demographic information, assessed awareness, attitudes, and practices related to HD, and was completed by 1820 participants from various regions in Saudi Arabia. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 25 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA). Chi-square test, Independent-samples t-test, one way analysis of variance test (ANOVA) and Spearman correlation coefficient was performed with the significance level set at p < 0.05. Results A significant portion of the population (out of 1820 participants) lacked organ donation cards and were uncertain about the registration process. Participants displayed a moderate level of knowledge about HD, with roughly half holding unfavorable attitudes toward HD. A considerable percentage of participants 62.0% were unwilling to register as heart donors, but a majority (79.9%) were willing to contribute by disseminating information about HD. The study identified significant associations between knowledge scores and several factors, including age (p = 0.002), career (p = 0.000), possession of an organ donation card (p = 0.000), and a history of transplantation or organ donation among relatives (p = 0.000). A significant relationship was observed between attitude scores and several factors, including career (p = 0.001), Saudi region (p = 0.025), possession of an organ donation card (p = 0.000), and a history of transplantation or organ donation among relatives (p = 0.000). Conclusion The study highlights the urgent need for increased awareness to bolster the number of local heart donors. The involvement of healthcare professionals and social campaigns is essential to enhance public knowledge and potentially boost the willingness of individuals to become donors.

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Acceptance and awareness of Saudi population about organ donation and lung transplantation

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Current state of ethical challenges reported in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review & bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2021

Current state of ethical challenges reported in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review & bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2021

Students’ knowledge and attitude concerning organ donation at Iraqi nursing colleges

Acceptance, Awareness, Attitude, and Practices toward Heart Transplantation: A Saudi Based Survey

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