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Gypsy Population Presents a Favorable Attitude Toward Related Living Donation
A Ríos1, S López-Gómez2, J Belmonte3
1Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante (International Collaborative Donor Project), Murcia, Spain; Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics y Gynecology, University of Murcia; Spain; Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, IMIB-Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain.
Transplantation Proceedings
|March 19, 2019
Summary
Most Gypsies in Spain are open to living organ donation for relatives, especially kidney donation. Cultural factors may influence this positive attitude, suggesting tailored campaigns to boost donation rates.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Transplant Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Organ donation rates are notably lower among the Gypsy population in Spain compared to other social groups.
- Despite a need for transplants, living donation has not significantly increased within this community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the attitudes of the Spanish Gypsy population towards related living organ donation.
Main Methods:
- An observational sociological study was conducted with a random sample of 230 adult Gypsies in Spain.
- Anonymous, self-administered questionnaires assessed attitudes towards living kidney and liver donation.
- Statistical analyses included Student t test, chi-squared, Fisher's exact test, and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Out of 206 participants, 72% expressed willingness to donate an organ to a relative.
- Living kidney donation was viewed more favorably (81% in favor) than living liver donation.
- A positive attitude towards living donation correlated with a more favorable view of cadaveric organ donation (P < .001).
Conclusions:
- The Gypsy ethnic group shows a positive disposition towards living donor transplantation.
- Family and cultural values within the Gypsy community may foster this favorable attitude.
- Targeted awareness campaigns considering cultural specificities could enhance organ donation rates in this population.
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