Knowledge, attitudes and practices survey on organ donation among a selected adult population of Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding organ donation in a selected adult population in Pakistan.

Methods

Convenience sampling was used to generate a sample of 440; 408 interviews were successfully completed and used for analysis. Data collection was carried out via a face to face interview based on a pre-tested questionnaire in selected public areas of Karachi, Pakistan. Data was analyzed using SPSS v.15 and associations were tested using the Pearson's Chi square test. Multiple logistic regression was used to find independent predictors of knowledge status and motivation of organ donation.

Results

Knowledge about organ donation was significantly associated with education (p = 0.000) and socioeconomic status (p = 0.038). 70/198 (35.3%

SUBMITTER: Saleem T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2702378 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature