“AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS ORGAN DONATION AMONG ADOLESCENTS OF SELECTED COLLEGES IN BELAGAVI- A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.”

Abstract

Organ transplantation is medical approach where an organ is detached from body of donor and fixed in body of receiver. The procedure is performed to fix a damaged or missing organ. Heart, kidneys, lungs, liver, brain, intestine, pancreas, and thymus are the organs that are transplanted successfully. Tissues includes bones and tendons, cornea, skin, heart valve, nerves and veins. Kidneys, liver and heart stand in first, second and third row respectively in frequently transplanted organs whereas, in terms of tissues, corneas as well as musculoskeletal grafts are often transplanted.¹

The number of deceased organ donation is on rise in Karnataka. There were 39, 60, 78 and 87 deceased organ donors in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 respectively in Karnataka. Likewise, number of donated organs by deceased donors were 114, 158, 214 and 249 in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 respectively.¹⁶

The best way to promote the awareness may be done through the college students as they are the most suitable population to carry the message to the community. Through them, it is possible to enhance the social support for organ donation and embolden public to register for organ donation. Hence, it is important to assess the personal views, level of awareness, mindset as well as thoughts of the pupil regarding organ donation.

Objectives

1. To assess the awareness and attitude towards organ donation among adolescents of selected colleges


2. To determine the association between awareness and attitude regarding organ donation among adolescent with selected demographic variables


3. To determine the correlation between awareness and attitudes regarding organ donation among adolescents.