Original Article
Awareness and Attitudes toward Organ Donation in Rural Puducherry, India
Author(s):
Balajee KL, Ramachandran N and Subitha L*
Background: For many of the endâÂÂstage organ diseases, organ transplantation is the most preferred treatment. The need for the organ transplantation is higher than the availability. For the transplantation program to be successful, awareness regarding organ donation is needed and people must have a positive attitude toward donating organs. Aim: This study aims to assess the awareness and attitudes regarding organ donation among the rural population and to evaluate the sociodemographic factors associated with their awareness. Subjects and Methods: This communityâÂÂbased crossâÂÂsectional study was conducted among 360 people living in 4 villages of Puducherry. FaceâÂÂtoâÂÂface interviews were carried out using pretested questionnaire, which included the sociodemographic data. D.. Read More»
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