Department of Immunology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Review Article
Assessment of the Legal Framework and Participant Perceptions on Organ Donation in Tshwane, South Africa
Author(s): Bongani Ndhlovu*
Background: To review the legal framework governing organ donation and to get insight into the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of participants on organ donation at Eersterust Community Health Centre (ECHC).
Methods: A desktop literature review with the aid of a legal expert and a cross sectional, descriptive study was conducted. The study population comprised of adult patients who consulted at ECHC. Data collected using a validated structured interview schedule. Socio-demographic factors associated with a positive or negative attitude towards organ donation were evaluated. Data were analysed by means of logistic regression in stata version 14.
Results: A total of 123 people were interviewed. A large proportion (50/123–40.7%) had never heard of organ donation. Of 73 (59.3%) participants were aware of orga.. View More»