Assessing the influence of affective attitudes, demography and blood donor status on organ donor registration active decisions in opt-out systems.

ABSTRACT: In contrast to opt-in systems, relatively little is known about what influences whether or not people register a decision about organ donation in opt-out systems. We address this gap in the literature. Participants (N = 756) living in a country with opt-out consent (Wales, UK) provided information on demographics and blood donor status. Participants indicated whether they had opted-in or opted-out (i.e. active decision), or not registered a decision under the assumption of deemed consent. Subsequently, their negative emotional beliefs (or affective attitudes) towards organ donation were measured. Opting-in was associated with being younger, having donated blood and holding superstitious beliefs about donation (jinx). Disgust (ick factor) deterred opting-in, and bodily integrity conc

SUBMITTER: Shepherd L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11264565 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature