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Dimitrios Tsigkos1, Anna Tzelepi1, Dimitra Kopsini1
1National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece.
BMJ Open Ophthalmology
|March 11, 2020
Summary
A brief online survey significantly boosted cornea donation awareness and willingness among Greek residents. The interactive tool educated participants, increasing donor commitment by over 14% in just five minutes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- Cornea donation is crucial for restoring sight.
- Public awareness and willingness to donate are key to addressing cornea shortages.
- Online platforms offer scalable solutions for health education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a 5-minute interactive online survey in increasing cornea donation awareness.
- To assess the survey's impact on participants' willingness to become cornea donors.
Main Methods:
- An interactive online questionnaire was administered to 1769 Greek residents.
- The survey collected data on awareness, perceptions, and attitudes towards cornea donation.
- Willingness to donate was measured before and after the educational intervention.
Main Results:
- Willingness to become a cornea donor increased significantly from 40.5% to 55.2% (p<0.00001).
- Younger individuals, those outside medical fields, and those with less prior knowledge showed the most significant increases in willingness.
- Key barriers identified included lack of information, concerns about cornea use, and perceived medical corruption.
Conclusions:
- A short, interactive online survey can effectively enhance public perception and willingness towards cornea donation.
- Integrating online tools into public health campaigns is essential for promoting organ and cornea donation in the digital age.
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