The Public's trends toward Kidney Donation

Ahmed Ahmed AbdElbagy; Ahmed Alkarani

doi:10.5455/rmj20220531071501

Abstract
Objective: To explore the perception of Saudi society about living kidney donation and to identify the trends towards the donation of a kidney.
Methodology: This Quantitative cross-sessional community-based survey was carried-out from January to February 2020 among the Saudi population and included both natives and residents. We used convenience sampling technique. Perception about living kidney donation questionnaire was developed which included questions about knowledge regarding living kidney donation.
Results: Out of 1295 participants, 567 (43.8%) were males and 728 (56.2%) females. The overall mean score of the public`s perception about living kidney donation was moderate (mean=5.90±1.18). There was a statistical difference (F=3.44, p<0.05) between age groups toward perception regarding living kidney donation, as older and female patients have a better perception of kidney donation than young adults and men. The trends of the Saudi community about kidney donation were moderate; most participants agreed to donate a kidney for humanitarian and religious purposes. Participants were aware that living kidney donation improves the quality of life of the recipient.
Conclusion: Greater awareness about the center responsible for the organ transplantation can help willing donors to consent to future donation.

Key words: Perception, living kidney donation, public, ESRD.

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