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Abstract

Aim of the study
To assess the level of knowledge, attitude and behavior of urban population of Delhi in the age group of 15 – 45
years about organ donation.
Material and Methods
Urban people of Delhi in the age group 15 – 45 years were targeted for the study. An already validated questionnaire
was pretested for a small sample. Some changes were suggested and were incorporated in the questionnaire. Then
this questionnaire was validated by the experts. Questionnaire was a structured one and included questions to assess
the knowledge, attitude and the behavior of the people about Organ Donation.
Results
384 people were recruited for the study. Only 3.38% (n=13) were already registered as an organ donor. 52%
(n=201) of the respondents were found to have average knowledge about organ donation, 35.93% (n=138) of the
respondents had a good knowledge and 4% (n=15) were found with very good knowledge about organ donation. So,
the knowledge of the respondents was found to be adequate. Almost all the respondents had a positive attitude
towards organ donation but some respondents were concerned about some issues like body disfigurement after organ
retrieval process and the possible misuse of the organs. 39.84% (n=153) of the respondents were willing to register
as an organ donor and 34.11% (n=131) gave their response as “May be” but, they showed no reluctance towards
registering as an organ donor.
Conclusion
Although respondents had adequate knowledge and positive attitude towards organ donation, still the willingness to
register as organ donor was not satisfactory. Issues which are refraining people from registering as an organ donor
must be addressed.

Keywords

Organ donation Knowledge Attitude Urban people Delhi

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Dr Saba Abidi, & Dr J. Swaminathan. (2021). A study of knowledge, attitude and behavior of urban population of national capital territory of Delhi (aged between 15 – 45 years) about organ donation. International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics, 8(2), 266-274. https://doi.org/10.61096/ijrpp.v8.iss2.2019.266-274
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