Attitudes toward organ donation among university students in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Organ transplantation is a vital treatment for end-stage organ failure. However, the shortage of available organs remains a significant challenge worldwide. This study aimed to explore university students' willingness to donate organs, including their views on brain death, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Methods

The study is cross-sectional survey on the respondents' knowledge of, attitudes toward, and perceived barriers to and facilitators of organ donation. A total of 521 students completed the survey. Chi-square tests and logistic regression models were used to identify the factors associated with their willingness to donate their organs after death.

Results

Most of the respondents (69%) were willing to donate their organs after death, and 79% were

SUBMITTER: Alshamsi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12042666 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature