Perspectives of Transplant Professionals on Gender Differences in Living Kidney Donation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gender disparities in living kidney donation are well-documented, with women comprising 55% to 65% of kidney donors globally. The underlying reasons for these disparities are multifaceted and complex. We aimed to describe the perspectives of transplant professionals on gender disparities in living kidney donation.

Methods

We conducted semistructured interviews with transplant professionals involved in living kidney donation from November 2023 to July 2024. The transcripts were analyzed thematically.

Results

Thirty-nine transplant professionals (24 nephrologists [62%], 11 coordinators [28%], 4 transplant surgeons [10%]) from 15 countries participated. We identified the following 5 themes: (i) fulfilling the central role of caregiving (natural extension of

SUBMITTER: Vilayur E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639811 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature