Gender disparity in living organ donation: a qualitative analysis of experiences and perceptions of female donors in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to explore and analyse the interplay of sociocultural, psychological and institutional factors, gender roles and power dynamics in shaping the decision-making processes and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab, specifically focusing on women.

Design

This study employed a qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews to delve into the narratives and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab.

Setting

Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Participants

17 participants registered at the PHOTA for kidney or liver donation.

Results

Interviews with living donors at PHOTA, Lahore, provided qualitative data, which was then systematically coded and analysed to id

SUBMITTER: Iqbal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11815450 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature