AWARENESS OF ORGAN DONATION IN NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS OF MEDICAL COLLEGE: A CASE CONTROL STUDY IN WESTERN MAHARASHTRA.
Journal Title: International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Organ transplantation is the process of replacing diseased organs, parts of organs or tissues by healthy organs or tissues. The only way to increase organ donations is to educate the health care professionals and public about the importance of becoming an organ donor. One of the best ways is to educate the youngsters in the medical field. Aims:This study aims to determine the knowledge and awareness of 1st MBBS students regarding organ donation. Material & Methods: Cross sectional questionnaire based study was conducted in Medical College of Western Maharashtra. Total 50 students, consisting both male (23) and female (27) students participated in the study. The aim was achieved by opting pre and post written test by predefined questionnaire, so as to check knowledge gained by the newly admitted 1st MBBS students of MIMER Medical College before and after showing a short film ?Hello Jindagi?, followed by interactive discussion based on the organ donation. Data was analyzed in Microsoft Excel. Results &Conclusion:The results showed that knowledge gained after showing film was raised from 81% to 96%. So over all 15% gain in the knowledge was observed. ?Paired t test? indicate statistically significant difference (P<0.049) between pre and post-test. The results of the study revealed that there exists a knowledge gap and lack of awareness among the medical students regarding organ donation and there is an urgent need for addressing this knowledge gap which will help in improving the organ donation rate in our country. By giving right knowledge and orientation medicos can be become future organ donors who can then easily motivate their patients to follow the path.
Authors and Affiliations
Anjum Sayyed, Shilpa A Pratinidhi.
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP564386
- DOI 10.21474/IJAR01/8830
- Views 36
- Downloads 0
UCHAMBUZI WA KISIMIOTIKI WA MISEMO YA KWENYE MAKAWA YA ZANZIBAR.
International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT.
The phenomenal compound and physical properties of Nano materials empower novel applications extending from vitality protection to antimicrobial properties and self-cleaning surfaces to secondary quality improvement in v...
DIAGNOSTIC AND PROGNOSTIC UTILITY OF NRAS MUTATION GENE TESTING IN CYTOLOGICALLY INDETERMINATE THYROID NODULES.
Objective: to evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic impact of NRAS mutational gene testing in fine needle aspiration samples from cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules. Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology...
HOUSING AND MIGRATION: MARGINALISING THE MARGINALISED.
Migration in India has been a historical process which has re emerged as a strong force shaping cities and urbanisation. Urban poor and migration are closely interrelated. This paper reflects on the linkages of urban poo...
NANO-WHITE MTA: A REVIEW.
Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) due to its biocompatibility, bioactivity, radio opacity, dimensional stability, insolubility and especially for its unique superior sealing ability has gained wide spread acceptance among...