Almutairi Ahmed H, Alhassan Sultan A, Alrajeh Saud A, Alqhatani Salem B, Alqarni Ali S, Aljthalin Mohammed Abdulaziz M, Alghannam Yazid M, Alanazi Saud S, Aldhafeeri Abdulaziz Munawir A, Aldhafeeri Faisal M, Alrumaih Nawaf H, Alowain Faisal M
Emergency Medicine, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, SAU.
College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Al Majma'ah, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Apr 30;16(4):e59414. doi: 10.7759/cureus.59414. eCollection 2024 Apr.
Organ donation plays a pivotal role in addressing the global demand for transplantable organs and saving lives. The success of organ transplantation relies not only on medical advancements but also on the willingness of communities to participate in organ donation programs. In Saudi Arabia, specifically within the Al-Majma'ah region, understanding the dynamics of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to organ donation is crucial for promoting a sustainable and ethical organ donation system.
A cross-sectional, retrospective study was utilized in this research, employing data from a sample of 564 participants from the general population of the Al-Majma'ah region, Saudi Arabia. The participants completed a self-administered questionnaire and ensured anonymity.
About 545 (96.6%) respondents were familiar with the concept of organ donation, and 455 (80.7%) participants recognized the necessity for the blood groups of the donor and recipient to match before the transplant process. About 412 (73.0%) participants agreed with the practice of organ donation with 326 (57.8%) expressing support for the practice. About 417 (73.9%) participants reported that their religion permits or endorses organ donation/transplantation. A total of 151 individuals (26.8%) had a low knowledge level, with total scores below 50% (6 or lower). In contrast, 280 people (4.7%) demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge (scoring between 50% and 75%) (7 to 9). Additionally, 133 individuals (23.5%) showcased a high level of knowledge, with scores exceeding 75% (10 or higher). The study established a statistically significant association between age, marital status with p-values < 0.05 (0.001*), and the knowledge score toward organ donation. However, gender and monthly household income were not significantly associated with knowledge score toward organ transplant with p-values (p-value > 0.05).
The research findings indicated a moderate level of knowledge and a positive attitude toward organ donation among the general population of the Al-Majma'ah region in Saudi Arabia. Age and marital status were found to be significantly associated with the knowledge score toward organ donation. The study noted the desire and willingness to save lives through organ donation by the residents of the Al-Majma'ah region in Saudi Arabia.
器官捐赠在满足全球对可移植器官的需求和拯救生命方面发挥着关键作用。器官移植的成功不仅依赖于医学进步，还依赖于社区参与器官捐赠项目的意愿。在沙特阿拉伯，特别是在阿尔马吉马地区，了解与器官捐赠相关的知识、态度和行为动态对于促进可持续和符合道德的器官捐赠系统至关重要。
本研究采用横断面回顾性研究，使用来自沙特阿拉伯阿尔马吉马地区普通人群的564名参与者样本的数据。参与者完成了一份自填式问卷，并保证匿名。
约545名（96.6%）受访者熟悉器官捐赠的概念，455名（80.7%）参与者认识到在移植过程前供体和受体血型匹配的必要性。约412名（73.0%）参与者同意器官捐赠做法，其中326名（57.8%）表示支持该做法。约417名（73.9%）参与者报告称他们的宗教允许或认可器官捐赠/移植。共有151人（26.8%）知识水平较低，总分低于50%（6分及以下）。相比之下，280人（4.7%）表现出中等知识水平（得分在50%至75%之间）（7至9分）。此外，133人（23.5%）展示出高知识水平，得分超过75%（10分及以上）。该研究确定年龄、婚姻状况与器官捐赠知识得分之间存在统计学显著关联，p值<0.05（0.001*）。然而，性别和家庭月收入与器官移植知识得分无显著关联，p值（p值>0.05）。
研究结果表明，沙特阿拉伯阿尔马吉马地区普通人群对器官捐赠有中等水平的知识和积极态度。年龄和婚姻状况被发现与器官捐赠知识得分显著相关。该研究指出沙特阿拉伯阿尔马吉马地区居民有通过器官捐赠拯救生命的愿望和意愿。
