AIM:
To determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of Organ donation among the general population attending the
Master Health Checkup department of Stanley Medical College.
METHODS:
A cross sectional study using convenient sampling method with a sample size of 369 was generated among patients
attending Master Health Checkup in Government Stanley hospital. The data collection was done using a questionnaire
about Organ donation. The data was analysed using SPSS 16 software.
RESULTS:
78.1% are aware of Organ donation, 41.2% are willing to donate their organs, and around 70% of the people prefer to
donate their organs to anyone in need irrespective of their relation to them. 75.1% of the people supported the promotion
of organ donation and believed that people’s awareness and positive attitude played a vital role. 19.5% of the people
under study are aware of the organ donor card.12% of the study population have already donated their organs.
CONCLUSION:
Age, sex, locality and socio-economic status are the factors influencing the attitude, knowledge and practices of
organ donation. Though the awareness regarding organ donation has increased, the willingness to donate is still lower
than required due to the influencing factors like fear, self