Organ transplantation is the most preferred treatment modality for patients with end-stage organ disease.Their attitudes and beliefs can influence the public opinion.This study aims at understanding the awareness and attitudes of Hail region population.A total of 500 adult participated in this study.A specially de-signed online questionnaire was used in assessment.Data were statistically analyzed using SPSS.A total of 500 respondents were surveyed, from which 75.2% were females and 24.8% males.More than half of them (53%) in the age-group 20-30 years and about 78.0% have university education.The vast majority of the respondents 97.2% aware about organ donation and 72.2% about the presence of organ donation centers.Regarding the groups that can donate, 78.4% said alive and deceased, 64.6% did not believe that organ donation is against their religion but 31.8% did not know.In respect to attitudes, 69.2% of respondents were willing to donate their organs or some of their organs, 16.1% of those were willing to donate while they’re alive, 38.6% want to donate after death and 45.3% of respondents would donate in both situations.The majority of respondents were highly knowledgeable about organ donation with positive attitudes towards organ donation.
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