Knowledge and attitudes towards organ donation among the public in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
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Date
2020-06
Authors
Ting, Phang Siok
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Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
Organ donation is the best method of treatment for patients with end-stage organ failure
in worldwide. This cross-sectional study is to determine the level of knowledge and
attitudes towards organ donation among the public in Hospital Universiti Sains
Malaysia. Using convenience sampling, a total of 162 public were recruited into this
study. Data were collected from February 2020 until March 2020 using a selfadministered
questionnaire. The data was analyzed using SPSS software package
version 24.0. Descriptive statistic was used to describe socio demographic
characteristics, level of knowledge and attitude towards organ donation. Statistically
significant was considered at p value ≤ 0.05. Majority of participants in this study had
low level of knowledge (56.8%, n=92) and positive attitude (100%, n=162). There was
a significant association between age (p=0.001) and educational level (p=0.001)
towards knowledge on organ donation. The study also showed ethnicity (p< 0.001),
marital status (p=0.044), employment status (p=0.005) and monthly household income
(p=0.025) had significant association towards attitudes on organ donation. There was a
fair correlation (r= 0.336) between knowledge and attitudes level towards organ
donation. This study findings provide preliminary information to healthcare
professional on knowledge and attitude of organ donation and it associated factor
influencing knowledge and attitude. Therefore, an effective public awareness campaign
according to local culture are needed to raise awareness about organ donation among
the public in Malaysia.
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Tissue and organ procurement