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Research Article
Awareness, Beliefs and Barriers of Organ Donation among Saudis in Madinah City, Saudi Arabia
Author(s): Ghaida Jabri, Alaa Sandokji, Nourah Alzughaibi, Ibrahim Alsehli, Hanan Neyaz, Khadijah Alhusaini, Mohammed Jabri and Mohammed KareemsGhaida Jabri, Alaa Sandokji, Nourah Alzughaibi, Ibrahim Alsehli, Hanan Neyaz, Khadijah Alhusaini, Mohammed Jabri and Mohammed Kareems
Background: Although organ transplantation is considered as the only preferable treatment for end-stage organ disease, there are not many organ donors among Saudis.
Objectives: To assess knowledge and attitude of Saudis in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, towards organ donation and to determine factors intervene with willingness of family to donate a member’s organ.
Methods: A cross-sectional study, data were collected through a valid structured interview questionnaire from 290 participants during organ donation campaign in May 2015. The questionnaire included socio-demographicdata and data about participants’ awareness and knowledge on organ donation. Data were analyzed and compared by participants’ sex using appropriate statistical tests.
Results: Of the interviewed 385 Saudis, .. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2380-5439.1000187
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