Enhancing Transplant Awareness and Acceptance Through Targeting Knowledge Gaps and Common Misconceptions.

Area of Science:

• Medical Science
• Public Health

Background:

• Organ transplantation is vital for end-stage organ failure.
• Misconceptions and knowledge gaps impede organ donation rates.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate an organ donation campaign's effectiveness in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• To address knowledge gaps and misconceptions regarding organ donation.

Main Methods:

• A two-day awareness campaign was held in a shopping mall.
• Participants completed pre- and post-campaign questionnaires.
• The campaign featured four informational stations.

Main Results:

• 83% of 201 participants completed the questionnaire.
• 92.9% reported learning new information, improving their perspective.
• 90.9% decided to register as organ donors after the campaign.

Conclusions:

• Knowledge-enhancing campaigns can significantly improve public perception and awareness of organ donation.
• The study highlights the potential of targeted campaigns to boost organ donor registration.
• Further research is needed to assess long-term impact and cultural variations.