Barriers and facilitators of deceased organ donation among Muslims living globally: An integrative systematic review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Deceased organ donation decisions in the Muslim community are collective, influenced by religious views and community factors. Addressing uncertainty and employing tailored community engagement can improve donation rates globally.
Area Of Science
- Medical Ethics
- Transplantation Science
- Sociology of Health
Background
- Deceased organ donation is crucial for saving lives.
- Understanding cultural and religious factors is vital for increasing donation rates.
- The Muslim community's perspective on organ donation requires specific investigation.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify barriers and facilitators of deceased organ donation.
- To explore these factors within the global Muslim community.
Main Methods
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases (CINAHL, Medline, Global Health, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed) and specialized journals.
- Inclusion of quantitative and qualitative studies published from April 2008 to December 2023.
- Narrative synthesis to generate key themes from 95 included studies.
Main Results
- Five themes emerged: knowledge, willingness, community, bodily, and religious influences.
- Organ donation is viewed as noble, but societal and religious concerns (permissibility, dignity of the body, commercial misuse) significantly impact decisions.
- Community influence and individual willingness are key factors.
Conclusions
- Deceased organ donation decisions are collective, shaped by religious beliefs and uncertainty.
- Interventions addressing uncertainty and tailored, evidence-guided community engagement are recommended.
- A whole-system approach is more effective than individual strategies for improving donation rates in this population.

