Barriers to Organ Donation in Rural India
Loading...
Mentor Information
Dr. Holly Donahue Singh
Description
In all parts of India, there is a growing concern about increasing organ transplantation needs with restricted donation availability. As such, it is crucial to understand the reason for significantly minimal donation rates. However, research focused on the perspectives surrounding organ donation in rural regions of India remains limited. This research aims to compile peer-reviewed journal literature centered on the beliefs and awareness of organ donation to identify current barriers to donation and determine what methods could combat organ shortages. Upon examining different sources, substantial variability was observed between the many diverse rural regions of India. Nonetheless, a common trend identified among these regions included the general awareness of organ donation but lacking understanding of brain death and the types of organ donation possible. Family members exhibited significant influence in deciding to allow for organ harvesting after death. Additionally, disparities were seen between socioeconomic class and the highest education level obtained. However, programs aimed at increasing knowledge of brain death and dispelling misinformation about organ donation appear to have promising results in increasing acceptability. More education seems significant in increasing people’s willingness to donate. Further research is required to determine the most efficient methods for expanding awareness of organ donation and family consent to cadaveric donation.
Barriers to Organ Donation in Rural India
In all parts of India, there is a growing concern about increasing organ transplantation needs with restricted donation availability. As such, it is crucial to understand the reason for significantly minimal donation rates. However, research focused on the perspectives surrounding organ donation in rural regions of India remains limited. This research aims to compile peer-reviewed journal literature centered on the beliefs and awareness of organ donation to identify current barriers to donation and determine what methods could combat organ shortages. Upon examining different sources, substantial variability was observed between the many diverse rural regions of India. Nonetheless, a common trend identified among these regions included the general awareness of organ donation but lacking understanding of brain death and the types of organ donation possible. Family members exhibited significant influence in deciding to allow for organ harvesting after death. Additionally, disparities were seen between socioeconomic class and the highest education level obtained. However, programs aimed at increasing knowledge of brain death and dispelling misinformation about organ donation appear to have promising results in increasing acceptability. More education seems significant in increasing people’s willingness to donate. Further research is required to determine the most efficient methods for expanding awareness of organ donation and family consent to cadaveric donation.
