Mass Media, Online Social Network, and Organ Donation: Old Mistakes and New Perspectives

Aykaş, Ahmet; Uslu, Adam; Şimşek, Cenk

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2014.09.182

Cited by 28 publications

(23 citation statements)

References 11 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Several studies across the world reported that mass media particularly TV is the most important source of information about organ donation [42]. Findings of Parsa et al study showed that TV and newspaper were the most important sources of information to make the decision regarding organ donation [27].…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Socio-cultural factors contributing to being an organ donor in a religious context

Khoshravesh¹,

Karimi‐Shahanjarini²,

Poorolajal³

et al. 2019

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Shortage of organs for transplantation is still considered to be a global concern, especially in developing countries such as Iran. Identifying factors contributing to the individual's decision to be a donor in a given society is critical to address the shortage of organ donors. The purpose of this study was to use a culturally modified Organ Donation Model (ODM) to explore the significant factors and ways in which these factors could influence signing the donor card.Methods This study was a cross-sectional design conducted among 600 employees from 57 offices in Hamadan, in the west of Iran, in 2018. Participants were selected randomly and surveyed on being a donor and as well on their perceptions regarding signing the donor card. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was conducted to determine the inter-relationship between the studied variables.Results: The mean age of participants was 39.5 (SD=7.0). Twenty percent of participants (n=120) had a signed donor card. Overall structural model provided a good fit with the data[χ2= 1172.964 (df=643, p<0.001), CFI=0.910, TLI= 0.902, RMSEA=0.037 (90% CI, 0.034 - 0.040). descriptive norms (β= 0.53, p<0.001), non-cognitive beliefs (i.e; Jinx factor, Ick factor, mistrust to medical system and body integrity (β= -0.33, p<0.001), anticipated regret (β= 0.28, p<0.001) and subjective norms (β= -0.17, p<0.01) had significant direct effects on signing the donor card.Conclusions This study provides socio-culturally informed evidence on individuals' signing donor card. To combat the shortage of organs for transplantation, these factors could provide a guide to policymakers in developing the community- based interventions.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Socio-cultural factors contributing to being an organ donor in a religious context

Khoshravesh¹,

Karimi‐Shahanjarini²,

Poorolajal³

et al. 2019

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…It is clear from over 26 years of US data that, unfortunately, the relationship between waiting lists and organ transplants remains practically unchanged. In addition, the broadcast media often report harmful misinformation about clinical death and illegal transplantation and this should also be taken into consideration when evaluating the reasons for the lack of public response to organ donation campaigns (Aykas, Uslu & Şimşek, 2015;Morgan, Harrison, Long, Afifi, Stephenson, & Reichert, 2005). Changing how people are educated about organ donation is one possible way of dealing with the critical shortage of donors.…”

Section: Society's Response To Transplantation and Organ Donation Edumentioning

confidence: 99%

Critical Review of Public Organ Donation Education Programs

Cantarovich¹

2019

JESP

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The persistent organ shortage shows that many people remain unresponsive to this dilemma. Increasing waiting list mortality notwithstanding social education has remained unchanged. The slogan considering that organ donation "is a gift of life" persists as the primary catchphrase on education campaigns. Fear of death, mutilation, distrust of medical teams and religious uncertainty are possible barriers to donation along with lack of information and education on what organ transplants mean nowadays for society. People's acknowledgment of slogans such as: "Throughout our lives we are all potential recipients of organs and tissues"; "The body after death is a unique source of health for all" and the catchphrase"; Sharing the donated organs could be a social agreement", should be considered as expression of promising educational programs. Finally, a curricular programming in donation and transplants in schools and universities will be an important contribution in the search for solution of this critical problem.

show abstract

“…This freedom does not imply a lack of obligations. For example, the NKF's mission includes “increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation,” implying a responsibility to maintain public trust and present evidence‐based information about LKD .…”

Section: Pathways Of Influence: Effect On Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Ethics of Promoting Living Kidney Donation Using Nonargumentative Influence: Applications, Concerns, and Future Directions

Allen

Reese

2016

American Journal of Transplantation

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Recommendations from the 2014 Consensus Conference on Best Practices in Living Kidney Donation reflect increasing attention to overcoming barriers to donation as a means of expanding access to living donor kidney transplantation. "High priority" initiatives include empowering transplant candidates and their loved ones in their search for a living kidney donor. Transplant programs are assuming an unprecedented role as facilitators of patients' solicitation for donors, and nonprofits are promoting living kidney donation (LKD) in the community. New strategies to promote LKD incorporate "nonargumentative" forms of influence (i.e. approaches to shaping behavior that do not attempt to persuade through reason) such as appeals to emotion, messenger effects and social norms. These approaches have raised ethical concerns in other settings but have received little attention in the transplantation literature despite their increasing relevance. Previous work on using nonargumentative influence to shape patient behavior has highlighted implications for (1) the relationship between influencer and influenced and (2) patient autonomy. We argue that using nonargumentative influence to promote LKD is a promising strategy that can be compatible with ethical standards. We also outline potential concerns and solutions to be implemented in practice.

show abstract

Mass Media, Online Social Network, and Organ Donation: Old Mistakes and New Perspectives

Cited by 28 publications

References 11 publications

Socio-cultural factors contributing to being an organ donor in a religious context

Socio-cultural factors contributing to being an organ donor in a religious context

Critical Review of Public Organ Donation Education Programs

The Ethics of Promoting Living Kidney Donation Using Nonargumentative Influence: Applications, Concerns, and Future Directions

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About