Organ Donation Tendencies: Health Status, Information Sources, and Perceived Religious Acceptability – Van Province
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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate knowledge and attitudes regarding organ donation and the associated factors among individuals attending the Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic of Van Yüzüncü Yıl University.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 533 participants. Data were collected through face-to-face questionnaires. The questionnaire included nine sociodemographic items and nineteen multiple-choice questions plus one open-ended question on organ donation attitudes. Associations between organ donation attitudes and related variables were analyzed using Pearson’s chi-square test, Linear-by-Linear Association, and Fisher’s Exact Test where appropriate.
Results: A total of 76.2% of participants considered organ donation religiously appropriate, and this group showed significantly higher donation intention (p < 0.001). Donation willingness was higher among urban residents than among rural participants (p = 0.005). Significant associations were found between donation-related attitudes and trust in donors, perceived religious appropriateness, and information-related factors. Participants reporting chronic health problems differed significantly across age groups. Moreover, 77.1% emphasized the importance of receiving information in their native language, indicating that language barriers may influence organ donation awareness.
Conclusion: Attitudes toward organ donation are shaped mainly by religious perceptions, information sources, place of residence, and language-related needs.Inadequate public information, language barriers, and limited access to reliable sources remain key obstacles to improving donation rates.
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Destekleyen Kurum
Etik Beyan
Teşekkür
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Sağlığın Geliştirilmesi, Aile Hekimliği
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
16 Mayıs 2026
Yayımlanma Tarihi
1 Haziran 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
11 Kasım 2025
Kabul Tarihi
16 Nisan 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 20 Sayı: 2