Knowledge about Organ Donation among Minia University Students, Egypt

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of Public health and preventive medicine, Minia Faculty of Medicine, Egypt

2 Department of Public health and preventive medicine, Minia Faculty of Medicine, Egypt.

Abstract

Background: Organ transplantation is life-saving for patients with failing organs. Knowledge 
is one of the most important factors influencing individual donation preferences. Aim of the 
study: To determine the level of knowledge among undergraduate students of medical and 
non-medical faculties regarding organ donation. Research methodology: This is an 
observational descriptive study, included 688 students, 372 (54.1%) students from faculty of 
medicine and 316 (45.9%) students from faculty of Tourism and Hotels during the period 
from December to May 2018. Results: About 65% of the students had adequate knowledge 
about organ donation. The mean knowledge score was significantly higher among medical 
than non-medical students. The main sources of knowledge regarding organ donation among 
students was internet (49%), knowledge of kidney donation was the highest (87.6%), 
followed by blood (66.7%). Conclusion: There is generally an adequate knowledge about 
organ donation but a lack of sufficient knowledge about the legal and ethical aspects of organ 
donation. Recommendation: Comprehensive educational programs on OD including 
lectures, campaigns and advertisements should be arranged on a regular basis among colleges 
in a religiously and culturally accepted background.

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Minia Journal of Medical Research
Volume 30, Issue 1
March 2019
Pages 166-172

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