Knowledge and attitude of the public about organ donation in Jordan
organ donation among Jordanian population
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.35516/jmj.v59i1.2477Keywords:
Attitude, Donation, Jordan, Knowledge, PublicAbstract
Background: It has been proven that organ transplantation can save the lives of people who may have fatal medical conditions. However, there are regional disparities in the general public's understanding of organ donation and its associated concerns.
Aim: To assess the general knowledge and attitude of the Jordanian public towards organ donation.
Subjects and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study, which was conducted on 340 participants; in Al Karak governorate, Jordan. A predesigned questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and attitudes about organ donation in association with sociodemographics.
Results: Total knowledge about organ donation and transplantation was found to be adequate in 60.9% of participants, where education was a strongly associated factor. As for total attitude, it was poor in most participants (86.5%), where sex was the significant associated factor.
Conclusion: It is crucial to raise awareness and cultivate a better attitude towards organ donation. Using the right medium, more campaigning should be done to influence people's views and boost their readiness to donate organs.
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