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- Title
Awareness and Willingness towards Organ Donation among Riyadh Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study.
- Authors
Alghalyini, Baraa; Zaidi, Abdul Rehman Zia; Faroog, Zainudheen; Khan, Mohammad Salman; Ambia, Saad Rahman; Mahamud, Golam; Tamim, Hala
- Abstract
Background: The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases in Saudi Arabia has heightened the need for organ transplantation; however, the donor pool remains insufficient. This study explored awareness and willingness towards organ donation among Riyadh residents and examined the sociodemographic factors influencing these attitudes. Methods: A cross-sectional survey using convenience sampling was conducted among adults in Riyadh. The survey assessed demographic characteristics, awareness, willingness to donate, and sociodemographic factors. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results: Among the 645 respondents, 56.4% were willing to donate organs, with females showing a higher propensity than males (OR 2.9, 95% CI 1.7–5.1, p < 0.001). Awareness of organ donation centers was linked to increased willingness to donate (OR 1.5, 95% CI 1.1–2.5, p < 0.001). Higher educational level was strongly associated with donor registration (OR 36.8, 95% CI 14.7–91.9, p < 0.001). Despite their high willingness, only 9.5% were registered as donors, highlighting the gap between intention and action. Conclusions: Riyadh residents showed a significant willingness to donate organs, influenced by gender, education, and awareness. Low registration rates suggest barriers such as religious beliefs and lack of information. Targeted educational campaigns and policy evaluations, including an opt-out system, are recommended to enhance registration rates.
- Subjects
SAUDI Arabia; HEALTH literacy; ORGAN donors; CROSS-sectional method; HEALTH attitudes; HEALTH; LOGISTIC regression analysis; SEX distribution; SCIENTIFIC observation; STATISTICAL sampling; HEALTH policy; CULTURE; RELIGION &; medicine; ORGAN donation; INFORMATION resources; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; EVALUATION of medical care; ODDS ratio; SURVEYS; SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors; CONFIDENCE intervals; DATA analysis software; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors; EDUCATIONAL attainment
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2024, Vol 12, Issue 14, p1422
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare12141422