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Community attitudes toward kidney donation in India
1Nirmala Niketan, College of Home Science, Department of Human Development, Mumbai, India.
Transplantation Proceedings
|June 4, 2013
Summary
Improving kidney donation rates in India is crucial. Research shows younger adults and females have higher awareness and positive attitudes, suggesting targeted education can boost organ donation.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Public health
- Transplantation science
Background:
- Low kidney donation rates in India necessitate research.
- Understanding public awareness and attitudes is key to improving donation rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore awareness and attitudes towards kidney donation among Indian adults.
- To identify demographic factors influencing kidney donation willingness.
- To inform educational strategies for enhancing organ donation.
Main Methods:
- Two studies (A and B) were conducted in Mumbai using questionnaires.
- Study A assessed awareness and attitudes based on age, gender, and religion.
- Study B focused on attitudes towards cadaver kidney donation across diverse demographics.
Main Results:
- Adults showed moderate awareness and neutral attitudes towards kidney donation.
- Younger adults, females, Hindus, and Christians demonstrated higher awareness and more positive attitudes.
- Significant willingness for post-mortem kidney donation (76%) and family donation (63%) was observed.
- Key motivators included improving quality of life for kidney disease patients.
- Religious prohibition and family objections were cited as barriers.
Conclusions:
- Findings support the development of targeted educational programs.
- Addressing religious and familial concerns is vital for increasing kidney donation.
- Demographic insights can guide effective public health campaigns for organ donation.
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