Analysis of Cadaver Population: A Retrospective Study in a Medical Teaching Institution in West Bengal

Srimani, Phalguni; Mazumdar, Ardhendu; Majumdar, Shibani

doi:10.16965/ijar.2017.106

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“…Previous researchers observed that acts of body donation had predominantly done by males. [7][8][9] Similarly, we found that females were more unaware and uninterested in the body donation [Tables 1 and 2].…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of body donation in central India

Jain¹,

Jain

Shrivastava³

et al. 2023

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Body donation is one of the sources of cadaver supply to medical colleges. The shortage of cadavers in medical institutes is the main problem of learning anatomy across India. The current research aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of the general public regarding body donation.A cross-sectional study had conducted on 1500 voluntary people visiting or working in SSMC, Rewa (M.P.). A well-structured paper-based questionnaire had prepared for the collection of data. Descriptive data had expressed as frequency counts (percentage). Chi-square test had done to analyze differences in the awareness and willingness for body donation between the male and female groups. The difference between the two groups had considered significant if p < 0.05.35.07% of all the participants were unaware of body donation. Females were more unaware and uninterested in body donation. Among aware participants, 12.53% showed their willingness for body donation. The majority of them were motivated by medical professionals and the media. 87.47% were reluctant to donate their bodies because of various reasons like religious barriers, psychological anxiety, etc. We concluded that the majority of our study participants were unaware of body donation. Lack of awareness and social stigma are the main causes of deficiency of cadavers in medical institutes. To create awareness among the general public regarding body donation is the need of the hour. Maintaining an ample supply of cadavers to the undertraining medical students is of utmost importance for turning them into skillful doctors in the future.

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of body donation in central India

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Shrivastava³

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“…[1] The general attitude and propensity nowadays is to procure more cadavers for the Institute. Anatomy departments are promoted as places "where death delights to serve the living" and body donation is slowly becoming the principal means of procuring the body for the institute.…”

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Body Donation vis-à-vis the Anatomist - Be Proactive, Vigilant and Safe

Agnihotri¹

2017

Acad. Anat. Int.

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Background: Most medical schools are facing a shortage of cadavers. The general attitude and propensity is to procure more cadavers for the Institute. In their efforts to procure bodies for dissection most anatomists ignore measures which ensure their own safety. Methods: In order to assess the attitudes of the anatomists towards the donated body and its management a structured questionnaire was framed in light of the literature. Results: The trends and results indicate that a lot needs to be done to inculcate 'safe practices' and develop a 'seasoned etiquette' and 'mindset' towards handling of bodies received in anatomy departments. Conclusion: Standard precautions should be taken during every moment of contact with cadaver. The donated bodies must immediately be categorized on receipt and bodies unsuitable for embalming must be refused by the institution. Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all personnel likely to come into contact with dead bodies. Formaldehyde levels must not exceed .1ppm for closed spaces.

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Analysis of Cadaver Population: A Retrospective Study in a Medical Teaching Institution in West Bengal

Cited by 2 publications

References 11 publications

Knowledge, attitude and practice of body donation in central India

Knowledge, attitude and practice of body donation in central India

Body Donation vis-à-vis the Anatomist - Be Proactive, Vigilant and Safe

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