A community based study on awareness of organ donation among young adults in rural areas of Puducherry
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20183083Keywords:
Organ donation, Awareness, Rural, PondicherryAbstract
Background: The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding organ donation in a selected rural adult population in Pondicherry.
Methods: Simple random sampling was used to generate a sample of 100 in rural service areas of IGMC&RI. Face to face interview was conducted based on a pre-tested questionnaire in selected rural areas of Pondicherry. Data was analysed using SPSS v.22 and associations were tested using the Pearson's Chi square test.
Results: 66% of the participants in this survey had adequate knowledge score for organ donation. Knowledge about organ donation was significantly associated with employment status (p=0.025). Television emerged as the major source of information. Only 19% had donated an organ. All (19%) were volunteers who have donated blood.
Conclusions: Better knowledge may ultimately translate into the act of donation. Effective measures should be taken to educate people with relevant information with the involvement of media and doctors.
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