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Awareness, Attitudes, and Willingness: A Cross-Sectional Study of Organ Donation in Saudi Arabia.
Alhasan, Khalid; Aljamaan, Fadi; Ajlan, Aziza; Aleid, Hassan; Al Ghoufi, Talal; Alabbad, Saleh I; AlDhaferi, Rezqah F; Almaiman, Weiam; Ali, Tariq; Hakami, Alaa Abdullah; Hakami, Rafeef Abdullah; Alqarni, Baraah S; Alrashed, Alhanouf S; Alsharidi, Tarfa R; Almousa, Hamad A; Altamimi, Ibraheem; Alhaboob, Ali; Jamal, Amr; Shalaby, Mohamed A; Kari, Jameela A; Raina, Rupesh; Broering, Dieter C; Temsah, Mohamad-Hani.
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  • Alhasan K; College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Aljamaan F; Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia.
  • Ajlan A; Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Aleid H; College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Al Ghoufi T; Critical Care Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alabbad SI; Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Section, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia.
  • AlDhaferi RF; Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia.
  • Almaiman W; Saudi Center of Organ Transplantation, Riyadh 12823, Saudi Arabia.
  • Ali T; Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia.
  • Hakami AA; Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia.
  • Hakami RA; Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alqarni BS; Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alrashed AS; King Fahd Central Hospital, Jazan 82666, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alsharidi TR; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 82911, Saudi Arabia.
  • Almousa HA; Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Altamimi I; Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alhaboob A; College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Jamal A; College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Shalaby MA; College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Kari JA; College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Raina R; Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Broering DC; College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
  • Temsah MH; Family and Community Medicine Department, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia.
Healthcare (Basel) ; 11(24)2023 Dec 08.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38132016
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Organ transplantation is inherently dependent on the availability of organ donors. There is a noticeable paucity of literature addressing the rates of organ donation registration and the awareness of Islamic regulations (Fatwa) regarding organ donation within Saudi Arabia. Our study aimed to evaluate the level of organ donation registration, awareness of Islamic regulations, and knowledge of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT) within the Saudi society.

METHODS:

We conducted a cross-sectional survey from 30 March to 9 April 2023. This survey aimed to assess the awareness of Islamic (Fatwa) guidance on organ donation, the role of SCOT, and the rate of organ donation registration facilitated through the Tawakkalna app, the official health passport application in Saudi Arabia.

RESULTS:

Out of 2329 respondents, 21% had registered as potential deceased organ donors, despite 87% acknowledging the importance of organ donation. Awareness of the Islamic Fatwa regarding organ donation was reported by 54.7% of respondents, and 37% recognized the Fatwa's acceptance of brain death criteria. The likelihood of registration as organ donors was higher among Saudi citizens under 45 years of age, females, healthcare workers (HCWs), individuals with higher education, relatives of patients awaiting organ donations, those informed about the Islamic Fatwas, and those willing to donate organs to friends. Conversely, being over the age of 25, Saudi nationality, employment as an HCW, awareness of SCOT, and prior organ donation registration were predictive of a heightened awareness of Islamic Fatwas. However, perceiving the importance of organ donation correlated with a lower awareness of the Fatwas. Significant positive correlations were found between awareness of SCOT, awareness of Fatwas, and registration for organ donation.

CONCLUSIONS:

While the Saudi population exhibits a high regard for the importance of organ donation, this recognition is not adequately translated into registration rates. The discrepancy may be attributable to limited awareness of SCOT and the relevant Islamic Fatwas. It is imperative to initiate organ donation awareness campaigns that focus on religious authorization to boost organ donation rates and rectify prevalent misconceptions.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Healthcare (Basel) Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Healthcare (Basel) Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Suiza