A study of knowledge, attitude and behavior of urban population of National Capital Territory of Delhi (aged 15 – 45 years) about organ donation
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim of the study To assess the level of knowledge, attitude and behavior of urban population of Delhi in the age group of 15 – 45 years about organ donation. Material and Methods Urban people of Delhi in the age group 15 – 45 years were targeted for the study. An already validated questionnaire was pretested for a small sample. Some changes were suggested and were incorporated in the questionnaire. Then this questionnaire was validated by the experts. Questionnaire was a structured one and included questions to assess the knowledge, attitude and the behavior of the people about Organ Donation. Results 384 people were recruited for the study. Only 3.38% (n=13) were already registered as an organ donor. 52% (n=201) of the respondents were found to have average knowledge about organ donation, 35.93% (n=138) of the respondents had a good knowledge and 4% (n=15) were found with very good knowledge about organ donation. So, the knowledge of the respondents was found to be adequate. Almost all the respondents had a positive attitude towards organ donation but some respondents were concerned about some issues like body disfigurement after organ retrieval process and the possible misuse of the organs. 39.84% (n=153) of the respondents were willing to register as an organ donor and 34.11% (n=131) gave their response as “May be” but, they showed no reluctance towards registering as an organ donor. Conclusion Although respondents had adequate knowledge and positive attitude towards organ donation, still the willingness to register as organ donor was not satisfactory. Issues which are refraining people from registering as an organ donor must be addressed.
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Dr Saba Abidi
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