Attitudes, Knowledge, and Social Perceptions toward Organ Donation and Transplantation in Eastern Morocco

Haddiya, I.; Meghraoui, H. El; Bentata, Y.; Guedira, Mohammed

doi:10.4103/1319-2442.292316

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“…Their answers were relatively similar, in that 59%, 51%, and 46% of them answered after death, after brain death, and during people's lives, respectively. This finding is consistent with a study conducted among the eastern Moroccan population where more than 90% of study participants knew that organ donations can come from both cadaveric and living persons [18]. However, Taimur et al showed that only a minority of the study participants were aware of the possibility of donation during a person's lifetime [16].…”

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Knowledge and Attitude Toward Organ Donation Among the Adult Population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Somaili¹,

Masmali²,

Haqawi³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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BackgroundOrgan transplantation is recognized as a life-saving procedure for patients with potentially terminal illnesses. However, the population's awareness of organ donation and related issues is variable throughout the world. ObjectivesThe study purposes to evaluate the knowledge and attitude toward organ donation among the adult population in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study on the general population in Jazan using the convenient sampling method. The questionnaire was composed of 21 items distributed over demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitude domains. The knowledge and attitude domain levels were categorized into low, moderate, and high based on the scoring of its items. The data had been analyzed using SPSS software version 23 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Frequency and percentages were used to display categorical variables. Mean and standard deviation was used to present numerical variables. The independent t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) test were both used to test for factors associated with knowledge score and attitude score toward organ donation. ResultsA total of 1019 participants were included in the study. The majority were between the ages of 18 and 30 years and 3.4% of them were older than 50 years. Eighty percent of participants had a university level of education or higher and 48% were students. This survey showed that 493 (48.4%) had a moderate knowledge level of organ donation (total score between 50% and 75%) with younger age, being a student, and residence status associated with a higher level of knowledge while gender and the education levels were not. Five hundred one (49.2%) of the participants reported being in agreement with organ donation and 56 (5.5%) of them reported disagreement. Most of the participants exhibited a low positive attitude toward organ donation, with 592 (58.1%) of the participants (a total score less than 50%) (score of 4 and less). Young age and being a student were the factors associated with a positive attitude while gender, education levels, residence status, and monthly status were having no significant associations with the positive attitude toward organ donation. ConclusionThis study concluded that study participants had a moderate level of knowledge and a low positive attitude toward organ donation. The advocacy in promoting organ donation should be increased through the use of appropriate mediums to change the attitudes and enhance the willingness of people.

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Knowledge and Attitude Toward Organ Donation Among the Adult Population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Somaili¹,

Masmali²,

Haqawi³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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“…The Spanish consensus of competencies for APN is based on 12 domains (54 competencies) which include: evidence-based research and practice, clinical leadership and consulting, quality management and clinical safety, and autonomy for professional practice, among others [30,31]. In addition, the training nurses receive conditioned attitudes towards transplants and may influence the number of future transplants [32,33]. For this reason, Allahverdi et al [32] reported that it is necessary to begin nurses' university education early on.…”

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Facilitators and Barriers in the Organ Donation Process: A Qualitative Study among Nurse Transplant Coordinators

Fernández‐Alonso

Palacios‐Ceña

Silva-Martín

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Background: Spain is the world leader in organ donation, with a rate of 49.0 donations per million population. Nurse transplant coordinators fulfill key roles for the success of the complex donation process. Our aims were: (a) to describe the experience of nurse transplant coordinators and (b) to identify barriers and facilitators during the process of organ donation. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted within the National Transplant Organization. A purposive sampling method was used, and data collection methods included semistructured interviews, researcher field notes, and participants’ personal letters. A systematic text condensation analysis was performed. The study was approved by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee. Results: A total of 16 participants were recruited and four themes were identified: (a) a different job for nurses, (b) facilitators and barriers of the coordinator’s job, (c) not a job for a novice nurse, and (d) coordinators facing a paradigm shift. Coordinators described their job as being characterized with uncertainty and having to face emotional and institutional barriers. The facilitators identified were high educational level and training, and feelings of pride for being part of the National Transplant Organization. Conclusions: The organ donation process requires specialized training to avoid organizational barriers.

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“…Notably, SoMe platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube have emerged as the predominant sources for promoting organ donation in various Sunni Muslim countries. These platforms have been particularly effective in countries like Malaysia (Zanuddin et al , 2017), Saudi Arabia (Alessa et al , 2023), Morocco (Haddiya et al , 2020) and Turkey (Spite, 2000).…”

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“…The emergence of a negative stance toward organ donation can at times be attributed to sociocultural factors or a lack of awareness about the donation procedure (Pfaller et al , 2018; Radunz et al , 2015). Factors such as legal ambiguities and uncertainty surrounding organ donor protection, coupled with a lack of understanding of brain death, can exacerbate this reluctance (Haddiya et al , 2020; Gürdil Yilmaz et al , 2017; Morgan et al , 2013; Pawłowicz and Nowicki, 2016).…”

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“…Numerous studies conducted within Sunni societies have explored Muslims’ attitudes toward organ donation (Alessa et al , 2023; Haddiya et al , 2020; AlShareef and Smith, 2018; Zanuddin et al , 2017; Ilyas et al , 2009; Spite, 2000). However, only a few studies have examined the significant role of SoMe in enhancing organ donor rates (Alessa et al , 2023).…”

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Muslims’ reluctance to social media campaigns about organ donation: an exploratory study

Nouira,

Ayari

2024

JIMA

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Purpose Despite the intense social media (SoMe) campaigns promoting organ donation, the direct impact on registration and transplantation rates remains unclear among Sunni Muslims who constitute a significant portion of Muslim population. Given the observed tendency to avoid engaging with SoMe content focused on organ donation promotion, this study aims to comprehend the reasons for reluctance among Sunni Muslims. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach comprising focus group and individual interviews was conducted among community manager of SoMe campaigns interested in promoting organ donation, Sunni Muslims subscribed on those SoMe platforms and certain members of the medical staff involved in transplant operations. Findings The results indicate that reluctance toward SoMe campaigns about organ donation is justified because of the creation of irrelevant content that does not align with the sociocultural characteristics of the majority Sunni Muslims who are the intended audience. Additional discussions are required concerning religious beliefs, the culture of altruism and the credibility of SoMe appeals. Practical implications This research could serve as a foundation upon which social organizations and associations, focused on public health promotion through SoMe, can build specific content designs tailored for Sunni Muslims. Originality/value The distinctive aspect of this research is founded upon the diverse perspectives of various stakeholders, which have the potential to impact the registration of Muslim users on SoMe as organ donors.

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Attitudes, Knowledge, and Social Perceptions toward Organ Donation and Transplantation in Eastern Morocco

Cited by 7 publications

References 8 publications

Knowledge and Attitude Toward Organ Donation Among the Adult Population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Knowledge and Attitude Toward Organ Donation Among the Adult Population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Facilitators and Barriers in the Organ Donation Process: A Qualitative Study among Nurse Transplant Coordinators

Muslims’ reluctance to social media campaigns about organ donation: an exploratory study

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