Abstract
The use of dissection in anatomy has long been considered a cornerstone in medical education irrespective of nation, racial background or medical school. Anatomy education in Nigeria is faced with the challenge of insufficient supply of cadavers. Body donation could be a possible solution to the inadequate supply of cadavers for medical education in Nigeria. Very little is known about body donation in Nigeria as well as the attitude of Nigerians towards body donation. In this study the attitude of Nigerian anatomists towards body donation was evaluated. Questionnaires were sent to anatomists in three universities in Nigeria covering three geographical zones in Nigeria. A total of fifty-eight (58) responses were obtained. The use of unclaimed bodies (58.6%) and the use of 3D models (46.6%) were the major solutions proposed for cadaver insufficiency. 85.5% of the participants thought that body donation campaigns could increase people’s willingness to donate their body for anatomical study. Only 47% of the participants were willing to campaign for body donation while 53% of the participants were not willing to campaign. Only a few of the participants (25%) were willing to donate their bodies for anatomical study. Their unwillingness was mainly due to religious reasons (26.5%), culture and tradition (12%) and also restrictions from family members (18%). Some even had reasons they would not disclose (28.5%). They could recommend body donation to others but will not recommend it to their relatives.
Highlights
The utilization of dissection in anatomical sciences has over time been viewed as a foundation in medical pedagogy regardless of country, racial foundation or medicinal school [15, 17, 22]
96% of the participants agreed that cadaver use for anatomical and medical training is fundamental while 4% disagreed. 98% of the participants agreed that the use of cadaver has improved knowledge over time while only 2% disagreed. 72% of the participants agreed that anatomical pedagogy will be jeopardized if cadaver use was discontinued while 28% disagreed to this 86% of the participants agreed that cadaver use for anatomical teaching be sustained while 14% of the participants disagreed
Of the participant disagreed. 68% of the participants thought that the reduced supply has affected the quality of anatomical pedagogy while 32% of the participant did not think that the reduced supply has affected the quality of anatomical study. 82% of the participants agreed that it will be difficult to sustain anatomical teaching and study
Summary
The utilization of dissection in anatomical sciences has over time been viewed as a foundation in medical pedagogy regardless of country, racial foundation or medicinal school [15, 17, 22]. Medical students get an early introduction about the structure of human body, which is the reason for understanding pathologic and clinical issues [2, 5, 7, 14, 18]. Hands-on understanding with regards to different strategies is essential for effective teaching and learning in anatomy [9]. The study of human structures is largely subject to what we can be seen through cadaveric dissection [8] and is gradually been compromised by the absence of cadavers to address the issues of the rising number of medical schools [21]. This study is aimed at evaluating the attitudes of Nigerian anatomist towards body donation for medical education. Few students know about local body donation, this is a pointer that there is absence extensive of data, information and awareness about body donation programs as such people repulse body donation due to different factors [21]
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
