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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation among Adults in Selected Rural Areas of Kamrup District, Assam
Sikha Kalita, Kaberi Saikia
Abstract: Background of the study: Organ donation is one of the greatest medical marvels of the twentieth century which have saved the lives of several persons with organ failure. But the main issue in this field is the huge gap between huge demands of the organs and their poor supply. Methodology: A quantitative approach was adopted and descriptive survey research design was used for the study. A total of 270 adults of 20 to 60 years age group were selected by multistage random sampling technique. Data were analysed in terms of descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study found that majority, i. e.66.7% of the participants had moderately adequate knowledge and majority, i.e. 69.7% of the participants had moderately favourable attitude towards organ donation. Significant moderate positive correlation was found between knowledge and attitude (r = 0.526). There was a significant association of knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation with religion and sources of information. Conclusion: The findings of the present study revealed that majority of the adults had moderately adequate knowledge and moderately favourable attitude towards organ donation. Interventional measures are necessary for improving the level of knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation.
Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Organ donation, Transplantation
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 2, February 2023
Pages: 99 - 103
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/MR23129093151
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