Abstract
IntroductionAwareness about organ donation among the general population is fundamental to organ donation programs. It is important to determine the factors that influence attitudes toward organ donation within the general population in order to carry out cost-effective campaigns. ObjectiveTo analyze the attitude toward organ donation among Santiago, Cuba, citizens. MethodsThe study population encompassed residents in Santiago, Cuba. A sample population of residents older than 15 years was obtained randomly and stratified by age and sex. Attitude was assessed using a validated questionnaire on psychosocial aspects toward organ donation and transplant (PCID-DTO Ríos). Available census data were used. The survey was self-administered and completed anonymously. ResultsOf the 455 respondents, 70% of respondents are in favour of cadaveric donation, 16% are against, and 14% were undecided. Several variables were associated with having a more favorable attitude. And in the multivariate analysis, the following variables continue to feature as independent variables: 1. knowledge of the concept of brain death [OR = 2.386 (4.761–1.194); P = .014]; 2. being in favor of donating a family member's organs [OR = 3.067 (5.952–1.584); P = .001]; 3. a partner's favorable attitude [OR = 5.795 (1.477–22.731); P = .012]; 4. being an atheist/agnostic as the religious beliefs [OR = 1.845 (3.289–1.038); P = .037]; 5. not being concerned about the possible mutilation of the body after donation [OR = 7.437 (2.918–18.955); P < .001]; 6. not accepting other treatment options after death, such as inhumation [OR = 3.048 (5.714–1.626); P = .001]. ConclusionsThe attitude toward cadaveric organ donation among the Santiago, Cuba population is favorable and it is associated with several psychosocial factors.
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