Factors that influence the attitude of East European residents in Spain towards living kidney donation

Abstract

Summary Emigration from East European (EE) countries into the South East of Spain (SES) is becoming more common. The objective of this study was to analyse the attitude towards living kidney donation in this group. A sample of residents (n = 320) in the SES who come from EE was obtained randomly and stratified by a respondent’s nationality (November‐05 to April‐06). Attitude was evaluated using a validated questionnaire that was completed anonymously and was self‐administered. Control group: native Spanish citizens. The questionnaire completion rate was 83% (n = 265). A total of 83% (n = 220) were in favor of related living donation. Attitude is similar to that of the urban control group (P = 0.0534) and more positive than that prevalent in the rural setting (P < 0.001). The variables that were related to attitude included: a respondent’s marital status (P < 0.001); the country of origin (P = 0.014); attitude towards deceased donation (P < 0.001); having discussed the subject within the family (P < 0.001); a respondent’s belief that he might need a transplant organ (P = 0.002) and concern about possible ‘mutilation’ after donation (P < 0.001). There is a favorable attitude towards related living kidney donation among EE who are resident in the SES and this attitude is closely related to attitude towards deceased donation, the attitude of one’s family and feelings of reciprocity.

Attitude Toward Living Kidney Donation: Differences Between Students From Two Spanish Universities

“…Veterinary students from 2 Spanish universities showed a very positive attitude toward LKRD as reported for the overall population [2,5,8]. However, another study carried out in the same area showed that journalism students have a less favorable attitude [9].…”

“…The survey assessed students' attitudes toward LKRD using a validated psychosocial questionnaire on organ donation and transplantation (ODT) [7,8]. The questionnaire was self-administered and was completed anonymously.…”

“…Thus, a negative attitude of these professionals may lead to a negative attitude of some subpopulations. The attitude toward LKRD was studied in different subpopulations: kidney patients on the transplant waiting list [4,5], health care professionals [2], general public [7,8], and journalism students [9]. However, none of the studies surveyed the attitude of the veterinary students toward LKRD (current therapy).…”

Latin Americans in Spain and their attitude toward living kidney donation

“…This complex situation is forcing us to search for those recipients who could be most in favor of LKD . Among these are patients who were not born in Spain including those from Latin America. Our data show that this is a population group with a favorable attitude toward related living donation, where 89% are in favor.…”

The attitude toward living kidney donation among personnel from units related to donation and transplantation in Spain, Mexico and Cuba

“…In a certain sense, as in deceased donation, 23,25 the arguments of solidarity and reciprocity continue to be very important in all these acts of donation, that is, doing to others what we would like to be done to ourselves if we needed an organ. [26][27][28] In the light of the results obtained, and above all, in the circumstances of daily life, LKD is expected to keep increasing both in Spain as well as in Latin American countries in the coming years. Most transplant centers have a living kidney program and the number of patients on the waiting list is ever increasing.…”