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제목 Factors associated with negative attitudes toward organ donation among Moroccan university students
저자 *Hajar ELASSAS1, Wafaa FADILI2, Inass LAOUAD2
출판정보 2017; 2017(1):
키워드 Cadaveric organ donation , University students, Religious beliefs , Muslims
초록 Objectives : This study sought to explore the factors influencing organ donation attitude within University student in Morocco regarding deceased organ donation. Methods : A sample of university students of Marrakech (n =503) stratified by age and sex was selected. Data of this cross sectional study was collected by self administered and anonymous questionnaire from 4 universities in Marrakech . The chi-square test, Student t test, and logistic regression analysis were used to analyze data. Results : Of the 503 survey respondents, 40.3% were females, 40.3% were males. Mean age of the sample was 21.5 ± 1.7. 100% of students answered the questionnaire. Majority of students (86.4%) were aware of organ donation in Morocco with media as the main source of information. 57.6% agreed to donate their organs. A significant association between the religious beliefs and attitude toward organ donation among those tested can be objectified: Among the respondents who considered their religion contrary to donation , only 45.45% were in favor of cadaveric organ donation (P < .001) . Religious belief were the leading factors associated with negative attitude toward organ donation. Other factors that influence the decision to be an organ donor were : Body integrity , mistrust in the organ donation law , lack of knowledge about the definition of brain death. Conclusions : The attitude toward cadaveric organ donation among University students in Morocco is influenced mainly by religious beliefs and consider what their religion says regarding organ donation. A multifaceted approach toward increasing organ donation rates in Moroccan population requires targeted community-health care system collaborations involving religious and targeted education about the process and culturally sensitive media.
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