Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Students Towards Organ Transplantation and Donation: A Cross- Sectional Study

Authors

Nora L. El-Tantawy, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi ArabiaFollow
Hnoof A. Al-Doos, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
Ethar A. AlSehimi, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
Manar M. AlGhamdi, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
Ghadi A. AlGhamdi, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
Asma Saad Alghamdi, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
Rabab M. Abouhussien, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
Saba Beigh, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed A. Alshehri, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Background: Organ donation an transplantation have become the ideal treatment for different types of end-stage organ failure. A significant problem, though, is the scarcity of available organs for transplantation. Public knowledge, attitude, and practice towards organ donation and transplantation are crucial determinants that should be addressed for the success of the donation process. Aim: This study aims to assess Al-Baha University students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding organ transplantation and donation. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 1065 students from Al-Baha University. An electronic questionnaire was distributed via their university emails. The questionnaire includes two sections: one for collecting sociodemographic information and the other for evaluating students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices about organ donation and transplantation. Results: Participants have a poor level of positive practice and attitude (

Keywords

Organ - donation - Transplantation - Students - University - KSA

Subject Area

Public health

How to Cite This Article

El-Tantawy, Nora L.; Al-Doos, Hnoof A.; AlSehimi, Ethar A.; AlGhamdi, Manar M.; AlGhamdi, Ghadi A.; Alghamdi, Asma Saad; Abouhussien, Rabab M.; Beigh, Saba; and Alshehri, Mohammed A. (2024) "Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Students Towards Organ Transplantation and Donation: A Cross- Sectional Study," Al-Azhar International Medical Journal: Vol. 5: Iss. 3, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58675/2682-339X.2304