Predictors of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation in Kuwait

Authors

  • Batool Y. Bosakhar Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University
  • Zainab A. Al-Mesailekh Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University
  • Shareefah A. Al-Farhan Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University
  • Danah A. Arab Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University
  • Nour A. Al-Tawheid Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University
  • Nourah F. Al-Ali Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University
  • Amal K. Mitra Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University

Abstract

Background and objectives: In Kuwait, information regarding public knowledge and attitudes towards organ donation are scanty This study aimed to evaluate public knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation and determine factors which predict them.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 630 participants recruited from 27 randomly selected public cooperative societies and private supermarkets in Kuwait. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data.

Results: The prevalence rate of knowledge about organ donation was 68%, with a significantly higher rate among females than males (73% vs. 63%, respectively, p = 0.01). A composite score of knowledge was also higher among females than males (8.4 ± 5.8 vs. 6.8 ± 5.8, respectively, p = 0.001). In multivariate analysis, female gender (OR = 1.7; 95% CI =1.2, 2.4) and an educational level of bachelors degree or higher (OR = 2.6, 95% CI = 1.7, 3.9) were significant predictors of the knowledge. Among the barriers, more females than males mentioned about the fear of the operative procedures (p<0.001) and complications after the surgery (p = 0.011). Overall, 73% accepted the idea of organ donation during life, and 67% actually opted for donating their organs during life. However, almost everybody wanted to donate organs to their relatives.

Conclusion: The study identified factors predicting knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation. The results will help in planning how to improve the rate of donors in Kuwait.

IMC J Med Sci 2016; 10(1): 01-09

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2017-01-12

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Bosakhar, B. Y., Al-Mesailekh, Z. A., Al-Farhan, S. A., Arab, D. A., Al-Tawheid, N. A., Al-Ali, N. F., & Mitra, A. K. (2017). Predictors of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation in Kuwait. IMC Journal of Medical Science, 10(1), 1–9. Retrieved from https://banglajol.info/index.php/IMCJMS/article/view/31099

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2016)

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