Attitudes of polish medical students toward organ donation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of the study was to analyze determinants affecting attitudes toward organ donation among medical students at medical universities in Poland.

Materials and methods

The study involved 1,348 medical students. It was performed using a validated questionnaire of attitude toward organ donation and transplantation (ODT) [PCID-DTO RIOS: A questionnaire designed by the International Collaborative Organ Donation project about organ transplantation and donation].

Results

It was shown that those who would not donate their family member's organs for transplantation were far more likely to believe it was not their moral duty (p = 0.013) and to feel no solidarity with those in need (p = 0.000). Those who spoke to their families believed it was their

SUBMITTER: Mikla M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11831047 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature