Elassas hajar
university hospital of Marrakech,Morocco
Title: Involvement of Religious Factors on the Attitude Toward Organs Donation Among University students in Morocco
Biography
Biography: Elassas hajar
Abstract
Involvement of Religious Factors on the Attitude Toward Organs
Donation Among University students in Morocco
Introduction. The attitude toward cadaveric organ donation is modulated by different factors, such as religious beliefs. This study sought to analyze the attitude of University student in Morocco regarding deceased organ donation depending on their religious beliefs.
Material and Methods. A sample of university students of Marrakech (n =503) stratified by age and sex was selected. Data of this cross sectional study was collected by self administered and anonymous questionnaire from 4 universities in Marrakech . The c2 test, Student t test, and logistic regression analysis were used to analyze data.
Results. Of the 503 survey respondents, 40.3% were females, 40.3% were males. 99.4% (n =500) were Muslims , 0.6% (n =3) were Catholic. Mean age of the sample was 21.5 ± 1.7. 100% of students answered the questionnaire. Majority of students (86.4%) were aware of organ donation in Morocco with media as the main source of information. 57.6% agreed to donate their organs. In the students’ opinion, The most commonly donated organs and tissues were kidney and heart. 24.5% of the students thought that organ donation was performed only in Public hospitals. 33.4% were aware of organs that could be transplanted. A significant association between the religious beliefs and attitude toward organ donation among those tested can be objectified: 60.6% of respondents believed their religion was favorable toward donation and 39.4% consider their religion contrary to donation . Among the respondents who considered their religion contrary to donation , only 45.45% were in favor of cadaveric organ donation (P < .001).
Conclusions. The attitude toward cadaveric organ donation among University students in Morocco
are influenced by religious beliefs and consider what their religion says regarding organ donation.