Assessment of knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation: a community based Study
Abstract
Background: Organ transplants can save lives. People needing tissue transplants can also be of any age. In some cases, tissues can save lives. Aim of the study is to assess and determine the co- relation between the knowledge and Attitude regarding organ donation among individuals in the community.
Material and Methods: A Cross Sectional, Community based descriptive study was conducted on population of Mullana District Ambala. A sample size of 200 was selected by using the simple random technique. A structured questionnaire for knowledge and attitude scale was used to collect data from general population.
Results: Out of 200 participants 39% were between 15-25 age group, 64% of them were males, 52%family were joint family, a high percentage 64% were of Sikh religion and majority 40% were educated till primary. The family income of 76% was below the poverty line and major 43% source of awareness was T.V/Radio. The mean score of knowledge was 5.21 and SD 3.25 and the mean score for attitude was 23.12 and SD 4.12 with positive correlation between the knowledge and Attitude regarding organ donation i.e. r=0.082.
Conclusion : Efficient knowledge may ultimately translate into the awareness of organ donation. Efficient measures should be taken to educate the population with relevant information.
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