Transplantation Proceedings
Volume 50, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 330-333

Algerian Immigrants to Spain: Study of Attitude to the Donation of Organs for Transplantation (Article)

Ríos A.* , Carrillo J. , López-Navas A.I. , Martínez-Alarcón L. , Ayala M.A. , Garrido G. , Sebastián M.J. , Ramis G. , Hernández A.M. , Ramírez P. , Parrilla P.
  • a Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante (“International Collaborative Donor Project”), Murcia, Spain, Department of Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics y Gynaecology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain, Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, IMI—Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
  • b Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante (“International Collaborative Donor Project”), Murcia, Spain, Department of Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics y Gynaecology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
  • c Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante (“International Collaborative Donor Project”), Murcia, Spain, Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Murcia, UCAM, Murcia, Spain
  • d Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante (“International Collaborative Donor Project”), Murcia, Spain, Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, IMI—Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
  • e Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante (“International Collaborative Donor Project”), Murcia, Spain, Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajío, León, Guanajuato, Mexico
  • f Organización Nacional de Trasplantes (ONT)Madrid, Spain
  • g Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante (“International Collaborative Donor Project”), Murcia, Spain, Coordinación de Trasplantes, UMAE Hospital de Especialidades No. 25 IMSS, Monterrey, Mexico
  • h Department of Animal Production, The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
  • i Endocrinology and Nutrition Service, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
  • j Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante (“International Collaborative Donor Project”), Murcia, Spain, Department of Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics y Gynaecology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain, Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, IMI—Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
  • k Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante (“International Collaborative Donor Project”), Murcia, Spain, Department of Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics y Gynaecology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain, Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, IMI—Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain

Abstract

Introduction: Many Africans are emigrating to the European Economic Community from countries with little knowledge of transplantation. This population has not yet been studied. Objective: Analyze the attitude toward donation among the Algerian population living in Spain. Methods: We studied the population born in Algeria and residing in Spain, over 15 years old, and stratified by age and sex. Attitude was surveyed using a questionnaire of organ donation for transplantation (“PCID—DTO Ríos”). Support from African immigration associations was needed to advise on the location of potential respondents. The completion was anonymous and self-administered. Verbal consent was obtained to assist in the study. Results: Of the 441 respondents, 27% (n = 119) were in favor of donation after death, 43% (n = 191) were against, and 30% (n = 131) were undecided. The variables associated with the attitude toward the donation were sex (P =.033), having offspring (P =.027), having commented on the subject of organ transplantation at the family level (P <.001), attitude (P <.001), religion (P <.001), and partner's opinion on organ donation and transplantation (P <.001). Only 16% of the respondents have known a transplant recipient or donor, with this subgroup having the most favorable attitude (68% vs 19%, P <.001). Conclusions: The Algerian population emigrant to Spain has a very unfriendly attitude toward the donation of their own organs. © 2017 Elsevier Inc.

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organ transplantation immigrant Algeria progeny Tissue Donors donor human Health Behavior sex difference middle aged Algerian controlled study ethnology religion organ donor Tissue and Organ Procurement Surveys and Questionnaires Young Adult transplantation Humans migrant family psychology Adolescent male Emigrants and Immigrants Spain female questionnaire Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Article major clinical study adult graft recipient attitude to health
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85044149899&doi=10.1016%2fj.transproceed.2017.11.038&partnerID=40&md5=46f2a175db28d6c6d85983910af98404
DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.11.038
ISSN: 00411345
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English