Awareness Of Organ Donation Among Medical Students Of Jaipur City

ABSTRACT

Background and Objectives: Organ donation is the process of surgically removing an organ or tissue from donor and placing it into a recipient. The present study was conducted to assess the awareness, knowledge, and attitude regarding organ donation among medical students of Jaipur city, Rajasthan. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among the second year undergraduates at tertiary centre to evaluate the awareness, knowledge, and attitude regarding Organ Donation. Results: Among the study population, 90% were aware of the term „Organ Donation,? 60% students were aware of the “organ transplantation act.” About 60 % students wanted to be a part of any Organ Donation group and also motivate others for organ donation. Interpretation and Conclusion: A well organized approach is required to raise awareness among the youth about various aspects of Organ Donation which is necessary to eliminate the setbacks that affect the rate of availability of donor organs. Motivating messages and facts are some of the means of intervention to bring about changes regarding perceptions and intentions about Organ Donation among the students. Shortage of donor organs can be resolved by raising awareness and educating the youth about various aspects of Organ Donation since they comprise of the majority of the population.