German citizens in southeastern Spain: a study of attitude toward organ donation

Rı́os, Antonio; Martı́nez-Alarcón, L.; Sánchez, José Luis Cobo; Jarvis, N.; Parrilla, Pascual; Ramı́rez, Pablo

doi:10.1111/j.1399-0012.2009.01079.x

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“…Therefore, it is particularly important to encourage dialogue about donation and transplantation in all areas of the family and in social circles. 4,20,21 Finally, we highlight that a large proportion of the population surveyed were concerned about the appearance of the body after organ extraction, 2 and there was a low acceptance rate of the eventual need for an autopsy after death. 22 If we take into account that the extraction of donated organs requires manipulation of the body and that cultural factors related to the integrity of the body are deeply rooted in the Latin population, especially in Latin America, this could explain the situation.…”

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Level of awareness of personnel in hospital services related to the donation process: A Spanish and Latin American multicenter study

Zambudio¹,

López-Navas²,

Ayala-García³

et al. 2012

The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

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confidence: 97%

Level of awareness of personnel in hospital services related to the donation process: A Spanish and Latin American multicenter study

Zambudio¹,

López-Navas²,

Ayala-García³

et al. 2012

The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

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“…Therefore, it is essential to learn about the attitude of social groups that might have a strong influence on public opinion, such as health-care professionals and school staff (13-15). The information and knowledge that all school staff can provide to school students is fundamental to them developing a favorable attitude to this matter in the future (16, 17). The aims of the present study were to determine the influence of religion on attitudes about organ donation among the staff at schools in Tuzla.…”

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The Influence of Information and Religion on Organ Donation, as Seen by School Teachers in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Šadić¹,

Sadic²,

Krupic³

et al. 2016

Mater Sociomed

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Introduction:Transplantation of organs is the treatment of choice for severe organ failure worldwide.Aim:The aims of the present study were to determine the influence of religion on attitudes towards organ donation among staff at schools in Tuzla.Material and Methods:In the Tuzla region there are 42 schools and 1580 school staff. A total of 21 schools were selected randomly, which were stratified by geographical location. 499 employees were invited to participate in the study, and 475 agreed to participate. According to the definition of their attitude towards religion the subjects were divided into three groups: non-religious, only religious and practical believers.Results:None of the subjects possesses a donor card. To the question whether the subjects support the idea of organ transplantation, most replied that they support the idea of donating organs both during life and after death. Regarding this question there is a significant difference between the groups (p = 0.0063). To the question whether they are prepared to donate an organ of a deceased family member, most replied that they would consent to donating an organ, whilst a significant number also replied that they were not sure. The results show that there is no significant difference between the replies given by the groups (p = 0.7694). To the question regarding to whom they were prepared to donate an organ, most said they were prepared to donate one to a member of their family, then to a close relative, whilst the least would donate to a stranger. The results show that there is a significant difference between the groups (p = 0.0002).Conclusion:In order to reduce the wide disparity between the need and organ donation amongst other things a more active relationship is necessary between health workers, religious officials and school staff.

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“…A direct association was found between attitude toward LLD and attitude toward deceased organ donation; being in favor of deceased organ donation encouraged acceptance of LLD. This aspect is quite well known ( 6 , 17 ) and therefore well accepted that promotion of deceased organ donation encourages living organ donation ( 24 ). However, in solid organ units related to donation and transplantation, only 78% of workers were in favor of deceased organ donation.…”

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Opinion Toward Living Liver Donation of Hospital Personnel From Units Related to Organ Donation and Transplantation: A Multicenter Study From Spain and Latin-America

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Background:Hospital personnel of services related to donation and transplantation process play a fundamental role in the development of transplantation.Objectives:The aim of this study was to investigate the attitude toward living liver donation (LLD) among hospital personnel from services related to donation and transplantation in hospital centers in Spain and Latin America.Materials and Methods:Eight hospitals within the “International Donor Collaborative Project” were selected, three in Spain, three in Mexico and two in Cuba. The study was performed in transplant-related services, using a randomized sample, which was stratified by the type of service and job category.Results:In total, 878 workers were surveyed of which 82% (n = 720) were in favor of related LLD, 10% (n = 90) were against and 8% (n = 68) undecided. Attitudes toward related LLD were more favorable in the following groups: the Latin Americans (86% in favor vs. 77% among the Spanish; P = 0.007); younger people (37 vs. 40 years, P = 0.002); those in favor of either deceased donation (P < 0.001) or living kidney donation (P < 0.001); those who believed that they might need a transplant in the future (P < 0.001); those who would accept a liver from a living donor (P < 0.001); those who discussed the subject of donation and transplantation with their families (P = 0.040); and those whose partner was in favor of donation and transplantation (P = 0.044).Conclusions:Personnel from donation and transplantation-related units had a favorable attitude toward LLD. This attitude was not affected by psychosocial factors, although it was influenced by factors directly and indirectly related to the donation and transplantation process.

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German citizens in southeastern Spain: a study of attitude toward organ donation

Abstract: The attitude toward organ donation of Germans who usually reside in Spain is the same as that described in the native Spanish population, and is determined by many psychosocial factors.

Cited by 79 publications

References 16 publications

Level of awareness of personnel in hospital services related to the donation process: A Spanish and Latin American multicenter study

Level of awareness of personnel in hospital services related to the donation process: A Spanish and Latin American multicenter study

The Influence of Information and Religion on Organ Donation, as Seen by School Teachers in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Opinion Toward Living Liver Donation of Hospital Personnel From Units Related to Organ Donation and Transplantation: A Multicenter Study From Spain and Latin-America

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