Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of organ, tissue, and cell donation in Nicaragua.

ABSTRACT: Organ donation and transplantation are essential for improving the quality of life of people with organ failure due to chronic diseases (e.g., chronic kidney disease) or irreparable organ damage from accidents. In Nicaragua, chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has emerged as a significant public health challenge, disproportionally affecting young agricultural workers and leading to premature deaths. Despite enactment of Law 847 in 2013, which regulates organ donations and transplantation, Nicaragua faces critical challenges, including lack of awareness, inadequate infrastructure, and limited public dissemination on the value of organ donation leading to an increasing number of patients on waiting lists. To address these gaps, we conducted an online cross-sectional survey to a

SUBMITTER: Navarrete J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11918347 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature