Title:
Survey a Knowledge and Consciousness of the Potential Donor Family

Authors:
Du Thi Ngoc Thu, Viet Nam

Abstract:

Introduction: Study about the knowledge and consciousness of organ donation of the potential donor families to make increasing the consensus of organ donation that is a pressing requirement.

Methods: Qualitative research, using a set of 10 questions to assess the consciousness and knowledge of organ donation of the potential donor families to save the patient at Cho Ray Hospital from 1/5/2015 to 30/9/2016.

Results: 55 relatives of 54 potential donors included 41/54 (75.93%) male, 13/54 (24.07%) female. The average age is 38.15 ± 14.21 years (youngest 17, oldest 72). 20% have not known yet the information about organ donation and transplantation,> 50% do not agree to donate, 21.82% want to keep their body intact, 49.1% agreed to donate, 56.4% agree to donate if they receive the support from the Government (<20% do not accept it).

Conclusion: Understanding the factors have prevented the organ donation decision of the potential donor family, and have the remedy plan for these mistakes. It will make increasing the proportion of organ donation from the community.