The factors that influence attitudes toward organ donation for transplantation among <scp>UK</scp> university students of <scp>I</scp>ndian and <scp>P</scp>akistani descent

Gauher, S.; Khehar, Ravi; Rajput, G.; Hayat, A.; Bakshi, Bhavagaya; Chawla, Hanmeet; Cox, Benita; Warrens, Anthony N.

doi:10.1111/ctr.12096

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“…Previous studies have shown a number of different factors associated with attitudes towards organ donation. Altruism and ability to save lives, body wholeness and dignity, family attitudes, grief and fear from the donor family were some of the indicated factors.…”

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The impact of knowledge and religion on organ donation as seen by immigrants in Sweden

Krupić

Sayed-Noor

Fatahi

2016

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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The impact of knowledge and religion on organ donation as seen by immigrants in Sweden

Krupić

Sayed-Noor

Fatahi

2016

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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“…Gauher et al [23] also commented on the significance of religious and cultural barriers to organ donation among UK Muslims. Transplant advocates [22-29] have proposed corrective interventions: (1) reinterpreting religious scriptures, (2) reeducating faith leaders, and (3) utilizing media campaigns to overcome religious barriers to organ donation in Muslim communities.…”

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The moral code in Islam and organ donation in Western countries: reinterpreting religious scriptures to meet utilitarian medical objectives

Rady

Verheijde

2014

Philos Ethics Humanit Med

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End-of-life organ donation is controversial in Islam. The controversy stems from: (1) scientifically flawed medical criteria of death determination; (2) invasive perimortem procedures for preserving transplantable organs; and (3) incomplete disclosure of information to consenting donors and families. Data from a survey of Muslims residing in Western countries have shown that the interpretation of religious scriptures and advice of faith leaders were major barriers to willingness for organ donation. Transplant advocates have proposed corrective interventions: (1) reinterpreting religious scriptures, (2) reeducating faith leaders, and (3) utilizing media campaigns to overcome religious barriers in Muslim communities. This proposal disregards the intensifying scientific, legal, and ethical controversies in Western societies about the medical criteria of death determination in donors. It would also violate the dignity and inviolability of human life which are pertinent values incorporated in the Islamic moral code. Reinterpreting religious scriptures to serve the utilitarian objectives of a controversial end-of-life practice, perceived to be socially desirable, transgresses the Islamic moral code. It may also have deleterious practical consequences, as donors can suffer harm before death. The negative normative consequences of utilitarian secular moral reasoning reset the Islamic moral code upholding the sanctity and dignity of human life.

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“…Studies have shown that many Muslims think living and deceased organ donation are not allowed in Islam, which can negatively influence their attitudes toward organ donation and transplantation . Other studies found that lack of public knowledge and understanding of the Islamic rulings on organ donation and transplantation is the major culprit . In general, Muslims are more willing to donate during their lifetime and to their family ; most concerns related to organ donation have to do with deceased donations.…”

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Organ donation and transplant: The Islamic perspective

Ali

Ahmed

Ali

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Clinical Transplantation

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Islam is the second most practiced religion globally, and the number of Muslims in Western countries has been increasing due to recent trends in migration. Studies have shown that Muslims in the Western world have more negative attitudes toward organ donation and transplantation compared with individuals from other religious backgrounds. Multiple barriers have been postulated that may prevent Muslims from exploring organ donation or transplantation. We conducted a literature review with the goal of summarizing the opinions of major Sunni and Shia scholars and Islamic bodies about organ donation and transplantation, including their opinions and rulings on the neurological determination of death to inform healthcare professionals, community members, and leaders. We also identified factors and attitudes that may prevent members of the Muslim community from achieving equitable access to transplantation or from consenting to donate organs during life or after death. Key factors or concerns identified included: lack of information regarding organ donation, mistrust of the healthcare system, family opinions, sacredness of the body, lack of clear understanding of religious rulings, and opinions of religious leaders. Studies have suggested that partnering with religious leaders to address these concerns may help foster positive attitudes toward organ donation and transplantation.

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The factors that influence attitudes toward organ donation for transplantation among UK university students of Indian and Pakistani descent

Abstract: Indian and Pakistani students are hesitant to donate organs because of multiple factors, which if addressed in a culturally relevant manner could substantially improve donation rates.

Cited by 39 publications

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The impact of knowledge and religion on organ donation as seen by immigrants in Sweden

The impact of knowledge and religion on organ donation as seen by immigrants in Sweden

The moral code in Islam and organ donation in Western countries: reinterpreting religious scriptures to meet utilitarian medical objectives

Organ donation and transplant: The Islamic perspective

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