Predictors of public attitude toward living organ donation in Kano, Northern Nigeria
Joint Authors
Iliyasu, Zubairu
Abu Bakr, Isa S.
Lawan, Umar M.
Abu Bakr, Mustafa
Adamu, Bappa
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 25, Issue 1 (28 Feb. 2014), pp.196-205, 10 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2014-02-28
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Organ shortage is a major public health challenge for transplant programs globally.
The sustenance of such programs as an effective therapy for end-stage organ failure (ESOF) requires an exploration of public awareness and willingness to donate organs.
This is imperative, especially in developing countries where ESOF is highly prevalent.
We studied the awareness and predictors of public attitude toward organ donation in Kano city in northern Nigeria.
Using interviewer-administered questionnaires, we assessed the awareness and willingness to donate solid organs among 400 adults in the Kano metropolis.
Three hundred and five of the 383 respondents (79.6%) reported that they had heard about organ donation.
There was a significant variation of awareness by education and ethnicity (P <0.05).
Most respondents, 303 (79.1%), were willing to donate an organ.
Gender [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.13; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.40–4.95], educational attainment (AOR = 2.55; 95% CI: 1.35–5.88), marital status (AOR = 4.5; 95% CI: 2.97–9.1), religion (AOR = 3.40; 95% CI: 1.43–8.10) and ethnicity (AOR = 2.36; 95% CI 1.04–5.35) were significant predictors of willingness to donate an organ.
Preferred organ recipients were parents (48.9%), children (21.3%), spouses (14.6%) and other relatives (13.4%).
Reasons for willingness to donate organs included religion (51.2%), moral obligation (21.4%) and compassion (11.9%), among others.
However, there was widespread ignorance of religious precepts concerning organ donation.
The high level of awareness and willingness to donate organs in this society could be further enhanced by intensive information, education and communication strategies providing clear messages on societal benefits, religious aspects and bioethical guidance regarding organ donation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Iliyasu, Zubairu& Abu Bakr, Isa S.& Lawan, Umar M.& Abu Bakr, Mustafa& Adamu, Bappa. 2014. Predictors of public attitude toward living organ donation in Kano, Northern Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 25, no. 1, pp.196-205.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Iliyasu, Zubairu…[et al.]. Predictors of public attitude toward living organ donation in Kano, Northern Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 25, no. 1 (Jan. / Feb. 2014), pp.196-205.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Iliyasu, Zubairu& Abu Bakr, Isa S.& Lawan, Umar M.& Abu Bakr, Mustafa& Adamu, Bappa. Predictors of public attitude toward living organ donation in Kano, Northern Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2014. Vol. 25, no. 1, pp.196-205.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-357190
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 204-205
Record ID
BIM-357190