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Gaceta médica de México
versión On-line ISSN 2696-1288versión impresa ISSN 0016-3813
Resumen
MARVAN, María L. et al. Knowledge and attitudes towards organ donation in a sample of physicians from two hospitals in Mexico. Gac. Méd. Méx [online]. 2022, vol.158, n.5, pp.299-304. Epub 18-Nov-2022. ISSN 2696-1288. https://doi.org/10.24875/gmm.22000049.
Introduction:
For many patients, organ transplantation is the only life-saving treatment. There is a severe shortage of organs for transplantation, and Mexico has one of the lowest organ donation rates. Health professionals are the link between society and the health system, and can promote and increase organ donation.
Objective:
To explore general knowledge and attitudes of Mexican physicians with regard to cadaveric organ donation.
Methods:
Cross-sectional, observational study. Two questionnaires were applied to 219 physicians either from an institution where transplants are carried out or from a hospital where the procedure is not performed.
Results:
Most participants had not received any training on organ donation. The main deficits in their knowledge were related to the criteria for being a donor and to the position of the Church on organ donation. Knowledge predicted attitudes towards organ donation: it was negatively associated with unfavorable and mistrust attitudes, whereas it was positively associated with favorable attitudes and willingness to be a donor.
Conclusion:
It is necessary to implement programs aimed at physicians in order to provide them with tools that help promote organ donation culture.
Palabras llave : Attitudes and practice in health; Knowledge; Organ donation; Physicians.