The Viewpoints of Law and Medical Faculty Students on Organ Donation and Transplantation: A Study in Turkey

Kirimlioğlu, Nurdan; Elçioğlu, Ömür

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“…A study from Spain also described discussing OD with friends and family as one of the reasons underlying the willingness to donate organs 21 . Finally, a study from Turkey concluded that negative attitudes toward OD on the part of the family adversely affected students' attitudes toward donation 22 . An environment and family favorably disposed to OD can increase the willingness to donate organs.…”

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The willingness and attitudes of medical students regarding organ donation and transplantation: a cross-sectional study from Turkey

Sengul

Şahin

2022

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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OBJECTIVE:Positive attitudes and motivation on the part of medical students concerning organ donation and transplantation are very important in terms of the growing need for these. This study aimed to evaluate the willingness and attitudes of medical students toward organ donation and transplantation. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed at a state university in Turkey in February-March 2020. The questionnaire investigated sociodemographic characteristics and willingness toward organ donation and transplantation and contained the Organ Donation Attitude Scale. RESULTS: A total of 309 medical students participated, of which 71.2% were willing to donate their organs. Medical students' willingness to donate organs increased depending on gender, academic year, receipt of education on the subject, discussing donation with family and friends, possession of an organ donation card, knowledge of the organ donation system, and willingness to receive organ donation if necessary. Positive attitudes toward organ donation increased after discussing the subject with family and friends, possessing an organ donation card, and knowing the path to be followed for organ donation. CONCLUSION: Medical students exhibited high willingness and positive attitudes regarding organ donation and transplantation. However, education on the subject of organ donation and transplantation is needed.

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The willingness and attitudes of medical students regarding organ donation and transplantation: a cross-sectional study from Turkey

Sengul

Şahin

2022

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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A Multicentre and stratified study of the attitude of medical students towards organ donation in Spain

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López-Navas

López-López

et al. 2017

Ethnicity & Health

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The Willingness to Donate Organs in Medical Students From an International Perspective: A Meta-Analysis

Iniesta‐Sepúlveda

López-Navas²,

Gutiérrez³

et al. 2022

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Attitude toward organ donation mobilizes donation behavior and makes transplant surgery possible. As future health professionals, medical students will be a relevant generating opinion group and will have an important role in the organ requesting process. The goals of this meta-analysis were to obtain polled rates of medical students who are in favor, against, or indecisive toward cadaveric organ donation in the studies conducted around the world, and to explore sociocultural variables influencing the willingness to donate. Electronic search and revision of references from previous literature allowed us to locate 57 studies fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Data extraction and risk of bias assessment were performed by two independent investigators. Pooled estimations were computed assuming a random-effects model. Despite the fact that willingness to donate was elevated in medical students, estimated rates in studies from different geographical areas and sociocultural backgrounds exhibited significant differences. The age and the grade of the students also influenced the rate of students in favor. Donation campaigns should take into account cultural factors, especially in countries where certain beliefs and values could hamper organ donation. Also, knowledge and skills related to organ donation and transplant should be acquired early in the medical curriculum when a negative attitude is less resistant to change.

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The Viewpoints of Law and Medical Faculty Students on Organ Donation and Transplantation: A Study in Turkey

Cited by 3 publications

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The willingness and attitudes of medical students regarding organ donation and transplantation: a cross-sectional study from Turkey

The willingness and attitudes of medical students regarding organ donation and transplantation: a cross-sectional study from Turkey

A Multicentre and stratified study of the attitude of medical students towards organ donation in Spain

The Willingness to Donate Organs in Medical Students From an International Perspective: A Meta-Analysis

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