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Aslan Dogan B, Ozden G, Dolu S, Mese M, Akbulut S. Evaluation of knowledge, attitude, and awareness of liver transplant patients toward xenotransplantation. Xenotransplantation 2024; 31:e12844. [PMID: 38407925 DOI: 10.1111/xen.12844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Xenotransplantation (XTx) is an alternative treatment for organ scarcity. Investigating the acceptance of XTx among patients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds is essential. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and awareness of XTx among patients undergoing liver transplant (LT). METHODS This descriptive study was conducted between November 2022 and August 2023. The study population comprised LT patients aged ≥18 years who were admitted to the hepatology clinic of a university hospital in Turkey. Of the 360 patients (n = 360) interviewed, 351 were deemed eligible for inclusion. A questionnaire was used to collect data. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, median, standard deviation, minimum-maximum, number, percentage, and Pearson's chi-square test were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS Of the patients, 78.3% were religious and adhered to religious requirements, and 87.2% considered their religious beliefs when making important decisions. In all, 41.3% of the participants believed that organ or tissue transplantation from animals to humans is ethical, while 70.1% of the participants believed that organ and tissue transplantation from non-halal animals to humans was impossible. Specifically, 56.7% would not allow organ or tissue transplantation from a non-halal animal to themselves or a relative. Knowledge and attitude towards XTx were not affected by transplantation type (p > .05), but were affected by sex and educational level (p < .05). CONCLUSION This study found that LT patients generally oppose XTx. To enhance knowledge and awareness, religious leaders and healthcare professionals should organize comprehensive and effective seminars on this topic.
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- Bahar Aslan Dogan
- Department of Surgical Nursing, Inonu University Faculty of Nursing, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Inonu University Faculty of Nursing, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Inonu University Faculty of Nursing, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, Inonu University Faculty of Nursing, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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Martínez-Alarcón L, Flores-Medina J, Ramis G, Gómez-Laguna J, Moll X, Falceto V, San Román-Ascaso F, San Román-Llorens F, Quereda JJ, Herrero JM, Mendonça L, Martin-Barrasa JL, Fernández OM, Muñoz A, Ramírez P, Gutiérrez P, López-Chicheri I, López-Navas A, Ríos A. Organ xenotransplantation acceptance in veterinary students: A multicentric opinion study in Spain. Xenotransplantation 2023; 30:e12823. [PMID: 37695105 DOI: 10.1111/xen.12823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The shortage of available transplant organs has made it necessary to search for alternatives, one of which is xenotransplantation. However, the use of animal organs could face rejection from society and the personnel involved in its implementation. OBJECTIVES (a) to analyze the attitudes of Veterinary Degree students in six Spanish Universities towards xenotransplantation; and (b) to determine the factors that affect its acceptance. METHODS Of the 2815 students surveyed in the degree program, 2683 valid surveys were obtained. Attitudes towards organ xenotransplantation were evaluated using a validated questionnaire of organ donation. RESULTS If xenotransplantation was confirmed as a clinical reality, 93% (n = 2493) of those surveyed would accept a xenotransplanted organ, whilst 7% would not. If the results of xenotransplantation were worse than those obtained with human donors and it entailed more risk, 12% (n = 318) would be in favor. 56% (n = 1497) of the students would accept a xenotransplantation provisionally pending the arrival of a human organ. Attitudes towards xenotransplantation were affected by the academic year in which a student was studying, with more favorable attitudes among students in the last year (88% in first year vs. 95% in fifth year; p < .001). More favorable attitudes are also observed depending on the attitude they have towards organ transplantation, with those students being more in favor of donating their organs when they die (94% vs. 88%; p < .001). CONCLUSION Veterinary students would have a very favorable attitude toward xenotransplantation if these animal organs functioned as well as human organs. Therefore, these students could play an important role in the future promotion of this technique.
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- Laura Martínez-Alarcón
- International Collaborative Donor Project, Murcia, Spain
- Surgery Service, Transplant Unit, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Murcia, Spain
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- International Collaborative Donor Project, Murcia, Spain
- Surgery Service, Transplant Unit, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy and Comparative Pathology and Toxicology, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Animal Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinaria, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Animal Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Animal Production and Health, Veterinary Public Health and Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, University Cardenal Herrera-CEU, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Faculty of Veterinary, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiania, Brazil
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- Experimental Animal Facility, Research Unit, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria, Dr. Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arucas, Spain
- Animal Infectious Diseases and Ictiopatology, University Institute of Animal Health (IUSA), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arucas, Spain
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- Animalario libre de Patógenos Arrixaca-Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- International Collaborative Donor Project, Murcia, Spain
- Surgery Service, Transplant Unit, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Urology Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Canarias, La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Departmen of Surgery, University of La Laguna, San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Murcia, Spain
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- International Collaborative Donor Project, Murcia, Spain
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Murcia, Spain
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- International Collaborative Donor Project, Murcia, Spain
- Surgery Service, Transplant Unit, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB), Murcia, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Dogan BA, Saritas S, Akturk U, Akbulut S, Kucukakcali Z, Erci B. Opinions of nursing and theology faculty students on Xenotransplantation. Xenotransplantation 2022; 29:e12766. [PMID: 35695325 DOI: 10.1111/xen.12766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND It is mentioned that students' opinions about xenotransplantation (XTx) have been explored in a limited manner. In particular, there is no literature in Turkey on Nursing and Theology students' perspectives on XTx. This research aimed to find out what Nursing and Theology students thought about XTx. METHODS This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted on students studying at the Theology and Nursing faculties. The study population consisted of 2.581 students educated in these faculties. Without using any sampling method, it was aimed to reach all students, and 1.780 (70%) students were reached. Data were collected using a participant identification form and questionnaire form, which the researchers developed. RESULTS The difference between the answers given by the Nursing and Theology students to the information statements about XTx was statistically significant (p < .001). Nursing and Theology students' attitudes to organ or tissue Tx from halal animals in case of necessity were positive (p < .001). While the nursing students' attitude toward organ or tissue Tx from non-helal animals in case of necessity was negative, Theology students had no idea (p < .001). In other attitude statements, while nursing students responded positively, Theology students responded as "I have no idea" (p ≤ .001). CONCLUSION Theology students tended to have the question about XTx and only positive attitude towards XTx from halal animals. Nursing students mostly had positive attitude, but negative when XTx is practiced out of necessity.
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- Bahar Aslan Dogan
- Department of Surgical Nursing, Inonu University Faculty of Nursing, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, Inonu University Faculty of Nursing, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health Nursing, Inonu University Faculty of Nursing, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey.,Department of Public Health, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey.,Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health Nursing, Inonu University Faculty of Nursing, Malatya, Turkey
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Almela-Baeza J, Febrero B, Alconchel F, Pérez-Manzano A, Ramírez P. Film Creation for Education on Concepts Related to Religion, Immigration, and Legislation in the Field of Organ Donation and Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2021; 54:11-14. [PMID: 34876269 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2021.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND In education, we can use cinema to create methodologies that develop the critical thinking to acquire knowledge in a collaborative way. Favorable attitudes toward organ donation and transplantation (ODT) is low in adolescents. Working on topics related to ODT, such as religion, immigration, and the law, can help to improve students' knowledge and endear them toward ODT with innovative educational methodologies. OBJECTIVES This study aims to analyze the change in knowledge about religion, immigration, and legislation on ODT after an educational proposal based on film creation. METHODS In this study, 16-year-old students participated in an educational proposal based on ODT education through filmmaking. A total of 543 students participated in the experimental group, and 320 participated in the control group. A validated ODT knowledge form was administered to both groups. Statistical analysis was carried out with SPSS version 21.0 package (SPSS, Inc, Chicago, IL, USA). A descriptive analysis and χ2 test were performed to analyze the differences between the experimental group and control group. P < .05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS The study had a 72% participation rate in the experimental group. After receiving the educational proposal, the students presented a greater knowledge with respect to the control group in all aspects: the position of the different religions in relation to organ donation, knowledge of the rights and obligations of immigrants in relation to the ODT, and knowledge of the law of presumed consent in ODT CONCLUSIONS: Working in the classroom on psychosocial aspects such as religion, immigration, and legislation through filmmaking can favorably influence the adolescent's awareness of organ donation.
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- Javier Almela-Baeza
- Faculty of Communication and Documentation, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Transplant Unit, General Surgery Service, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain, Instituto Murciano de Investigaciones Biosanitaria (IMIB) Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.
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- Transplant Unit, General Surgery Service, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain, Instituto Murciano de Investigaciones Biosanitaria (IMIB) Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Evolutionary Psychology and Education, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Transplant Unit, General Surgery Service, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain, Instituto Murciano de Investigaciones Biosanitaria (IMIB) Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Reyneke M, Kerckhof N, Dherwani R, Borry P. Should you need an organ… Flemish secondary school students' attitudes toward xenotransplantation and transgenetic organ donation. Xenotransplantation 2021; 28:e12707. [PMID: 34850461 DOI: 10.1111/xen.12707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The supply of human organs available for transplantation remains grossly inadequate globally. Animal-to-human transplantation, and even more so humanized organ grown in animals, holds promising results for the start of clinical trials in humans. Very little is known about the public's willingness to accept different xenotransplantation techniques. This study aims to determine attitudes toward human-to-human transplantation, animal-to-human transplantation, and chimera-to-human transplantation in the Belgium context. METHODS Secondary school students from Flanders, Belgium, were surveyed between January and June 2019. Socio-demographic details likely to influence participants' attitudes were gathered. Participants were presented with three hypothetical cases (human-to-human transplantation, animal-to-human transplantation, and chimera-to-human transplantation) and asked about their willingness to accept the particular organ. Their risk appetite to accept organs with potentially worse outcomes than the status quo was also evaluated. RESULTS Seven hundred forty-one complete questionnaires were analyzed. It can be concluded that Flemish secondary school students favored the techniques of xenotransplantation to a lesser extent than allotransplantation; however, most of them did consider it a good solution for organ shortage. Compared to animal-to-human transplantation, chimera-to-human transplantation showed a more positive attitude among the respondents when considered a good organ transplantation solution. CONCLUSION Flemish secondary school students favored the techniques of xenotransplantation to a lesser extent than allotransplantation; however, most of them did consider it a good solution for organ shortage. In comparison to animal-to-human transplantation, chimera-to-human transplantation showed a more positive attitude among the respondents when considered a good solution for organ transplantation.
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- Maryn Reyneke
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Biology, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law, Leuven, Belgium
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Febrero B, Almela-Baeza J, Ros I, Pérez-Sánchez MB, Pérez-Manzano A, Cascales P, Martínez-Alarcón L, Ramírez P. The impact of information and communications technology and broadcasting on YouTube for improving attitude toward organ donation in secondary education with the creation of short films. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2021; 104:2317-2326. [PMID: 33658142 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.02.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE There is a lack of awareness about organ donation among teenagers, a fact that could decrease future donation rates. The objective is to analyze the impact of an educational proposal based on the creation of short films. METHODS Fifteen schools were randomly selected: ten for the experimental group (EG), and five for the control group (CG). In both groups all students from the selected classes participated (EG: n = 543, CG: n = 320). An intervention was undertaken in the EG, providing a website to make a short film about organ donation and transplantation (ODT) to be broadcast on YouTube. The students completed a questionnaire before and after the proposal. STATISTICS Mann-Whitney test was conducted to compare the pre-test data, McNemar test compare the pre and post test results of each group, and Chi-square test to compare the change in responses between the two groups. RESULTS The change to a more favorable response was greater in the EG in all variables. The YouTube channel received 104,912 viewings. CONCLUSIONS An innovative educational intervention has a positive influence on teenage attitude and knowledge about ODT; it also has important social repercussions. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Implementing this educational proposal about ODT could help improve future donation rates.
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- Beatriz Febrero
- General Surgery Service, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Instituto Murciano de Investigaciones Biosanitarias (IMIB), Murcia, Spain; Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, University of Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, University of Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Statistics, Mathematics and Informatics, University of Miguel Hernández, Elche, Spain
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- General Surgery Service, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Instituto Murciano de Investigaciones Biosanitarias (IMIB), Murcia, Spain; Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, University of Murcia, Spain
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- General Surgery Service, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Instituto Murciano de Investigaciones Biosanitarias (IMIB), Murcia, Spain
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- General Surgery Service, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Instituto Murciano de Investigaciones Biosanitarias (IMIB), Murcia, Spain; Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, University of Murcia, Spain
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Fraux C, Muñoz Sastre MT, Kpanake L, Sorum PC, Mullet E. French People's Views Regarding Xenotransplantation. Transplant Proc 2020; 53:529-538. [PMID: 32988637 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND French laypeople's views on xenotransplantation were examined. METHODS A convenience sample of 224 adults (among them, 37 nurses) judged of the acceptability of xenotransplantation in 50 realistic scenarios composed of various combinations of 4 factors: 1. the type of graft (eg, pig cardiac valve), 2. the level of urgency (eg, critical condition with very high risk of death in the short term), 3. the patient's or the family's level of consent (eg, the members of the family are divided on the issue), and 4. whether the transplantation was temporary or definitive. The ratings were subjected to cluster analysis and analyses of variance. RESULTS Seven qualitatively different positions were found that were termed Never acceptable (12%), Urgency (4%), Family consent (33%), Religious concerns (15%), Family consent and urgency (10%), Depends on all circumstances (4%), and Always acceptable (11%). Vegans and vegetarians expressed the Never acceptable position more often than nonvegetarians. Health professionals expressed the Family consent position more often than the public. Regular church attendees expressed the Religious concerns position more often than atheists did. CONCLUSIONS Few participants, mostly vegetarians, were opposed to xenotransplantation on principle. About one-third expressed positive views regarding xenotransplantation, either irrespective of circumstances or at least in those cases in which the patient's death is imminent and the family is not opposed for religious reasons. About one-half expressed positive views but deferred to the wishes of the family. The type of xenograft proposed had practically no effect on participants' views.
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- Cécile Fraux
- Department of Psychology, Jean-Jaurès University, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Social Sciences, University of Québec-TELUQ, Montréal, QC, Canada.
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- Department of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
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- Department of Ethics and Work, Institute of Advanced Studies (EPHE), Paris, France
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Febrero B, Ríos A, López-Navas A, Martínez-Alarcón L, Almela-Baeza J, Sánchez J, Parrilla JJ, Parrilla P, Ramírez P. Psychological profile of teenagers toward organ donation: a multicentric study in Spain. Eur J Public Health 2019; 29:1011-1018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background
It is important for teenagers to have a favorable attitude toward organ donation and transplantation (ODT) in order to increase the number of future donors. To determine the attitude of teenagers in the South East of Spain toward ODT and to analyze the psychosocial variables related to this attitude.
Methods
The study population consisted of young teenagers in the South East of Spain. A stratified sample was selected by geographical location, sex and age (n = 4, 117). Attitude was assessed using a validated questionnaire about ODT (PCID-ODT Ríos). Statistical analysis: Student’s t-test, Chi-squared test and a multivariate analysis.
Results
The questionnaire completion rate was 87% (n = 3572). Attitude toward ODT was favorable in 46% of cases (n = 1633) and undecided in 43% (n = 1543). Several psychosocial variables had a favorable effect on donation: believing that one has good information about ODT (Odds Ratio [OR] 1.706); discussing the subject with the family (OR 1.543) and friends (OR 1.818); carrying out pro-social activities (OR 1.642); having a favorable attitude toward cremation (OR 1.466) and autopsy (OR 1.470); and, finally, not being afraid of scars (OR 4.184).
Conclusions
Teenagers in the South East of Spain are not currently inclined to support organ donation. This attitude is related to many psychosocial factors, mainly connected to not having good information about the subject, not discussing it in social circles and the fear of body mutilation. It would be appropriate to create educational interventional strategies in this group to prevent a negative impact on future donation rates.
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- B Febrero
- General Surgery Unit, Transplant Unit, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biomédica (IMIB), Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
- Department of Surgery, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- General Surgery Unit, Transplant Unit, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biomédica (IMIB), Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
- Department of Surgery, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Universidad Católica San Antonio (UCAM), Murcia, Spain
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- General Surgery Unit, Transplant Unit, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biomédica (IMIB), Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
- Department of Surgery, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Audiovisual Communication, Faculty of Communication and Documentation, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Transplant Unit, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
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- Transplant Unit, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
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- General Surgery Unit, Transplant Unit, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biomédica (IMIB), Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
- Department of Surgery, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- General Surgery Unit, Transplant Unit, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biomédica (IMIB), Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
- Department of Surgery, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
- Regional Transplantation Center, Consejería de Sanidad y Consumo de la Región de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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