Attitudes, knowledge levels and behaviors of Islamic religious officials about organ donation in Turkey: National survey study  

作　　者：Sami Akbulut Ali Ozer Betul Firinci Hasan Saritas Khaled Demyati Sezai Yilmaz 

机构地区：[1]Department of Public Health,Inonu University Faculty of Medicine,Malatya 44280,Turkey [2]Liver Transplant Institute,Inonu University,Malatya 44280,Turkey [3]Department of Surgical Nursing,Inonu University Faculty of Nursing,Malatya 44280,Turkey [4]Department of Surgery,An-Najah National University Hospital,An-Najah National University,Nablus 11941,Palestine

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2020年第9期1620-1631,共12页世界临床病例杂志

基　　金：Supported by Inonu University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit,No.2018/1024.

摘　　要：BACKGROUND The most important factors affecting the decision of organ donation are socioeconomic,educational,cultural,and religious factors.AIM To evaluate Islamic religious officials’attitudes and behaviors toward and level of knowledge on organ donation and transplantation.METHODS This study surveyed 2350 Islamic religious officials in Turkey.To ensure a representative sample,we used and modified the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics.Based on the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics-II,Turkey was divided into 26 regions.The number of Islamic religious officials in each city and town in each of the 26 regions was proportionate to the population.A stratified sampling method based on demographic factors,such as age,marital status,and educational level,was used.Data were collected by PRP Research and Consultancy Company using computer-assisted personal interviewing.RESULTS Of the 2350 religious officials surveyed,59.9%were in the age group of 35-54 years;84.7%had either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree;99.7%never donated an organ;and 75.4%were not considering donating in the future.About 22%of the religious officials said religious belief was their reason for not donating;45.3%did not indicate any reason.Although 41.5%of participants considered cadaveric organ donation as the best source of organ transplantation,36.3%deemed living donor transplantation as the best option.Meanwhile,52.9%of participants considered donating an organ from a brain dead relative in case they were asked for permission;80.1%considered donating to a relative,if necessary;81.6%considered undergoing organ transplantation,if necessary.About 83.7%of participants deemed organ donation as a proper human behavior;60.5%believed that it is allowed by Islam;55%said they preach for organ donation at their mosque;and 41.1%said their views of organ donation were influenced by their leaders in society.CONCLUSION Religious officials are unsure whether or not organ donation is respectful of their religious belief,but they

关 键 词：ORGAN transplant ORGAN DONATION ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS OFFICIALS RELIGIOUS BELIEFS Barriers to ORGAN DONATION Awareness 

分 类 号：R193.3[医药卫生—卫生事业管理]