Reconsidering Public Attitudes Toward Deceased Organ Donation Registration

Background: The aim of the current study is to understand Americans’ attitudes toward deceased organ donation and to assess their level of acceptance on positions toward organ donation. Methods: In summer and winter of 2023, 2 national samples completed measures of attitudes toward donation, reporte...

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Published in:Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) Calif.), 2024-12, Vol.34 (4), p.165-169
Main Authors: Feeley, Thomas H., Gillis, Stephanie J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Public Opinion
Registries
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tissue and Organ Procurement
Tissue Donors - psychology
United States
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Summary:Background: The aim of the current study is to understand Americans’ attitudes toward deceased organ donation and to assess their level of acceptance on positions toward organ donation. Methods: In summer and winter of 2023, 2 national samples completed measures of attitudes toward donation, reported their registration status, rated positions related to donation, and provided demographic information. Results: Data from 2 samples indicated registration estimates between 50% and 57% and a significant proportion of those unregistered reported reluctance to register. The believability of national registry estimates and ratings of acceptability of 9 organ donation positions differed by registration status. Conclusion: Mass media and motor vehicles interventions seeking to increase registration rates should take into consideration individual attitudes and support toward donation may not be as strong as once thought.
ISSN:1526-9248
2164-6708
2164-6708
DOI:10.1177/15269248241288566