International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2394-6369
Online ISSN: 2394-6377
CODEN : IJCBK6
International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research (IJCBR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award more...Original Article
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Volume : 8, Issue : 2, Year : 2021
Article Page : 109-114
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcbr.2021.024
Abstract
Background: In India, many lives that could easily be saved are lost due to a paucity of donated organs. This trend could easily be reversed by educating the general public. Religious beliefs and religious leaders play an important role in the society. With a concept to educate the religious leaders, to strengthen the message of increased organ donation, a study was conceptualized to test the efficacy of such an intervention.
To study religious beliefs and organ donation among the heterogenous population of Maval Taluka.
A cross-sectional study carried out in the Department of Biochemistry, MIMER Medical College, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune.
Materials and Methods: An educational interventional study was carried out on four basic major religious groups namely Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian. Data was collected from 328 participants by visiting respective religious places. A ten-item self-structured validated questionnaire was designed to assess the knowledge and beliefs regarding organ donation. Pre-test was carried out to assess the basic knowledge on organ donation. Educational intervention regarding the benefits of organ-donation was done, followed by a post-test.
Statistical Analysis: The data was statistically analysed by ANOVA in SPSS software.
Results: The overall awareness on organ donation was increased by 22% after the planned educational intervention.
Conclusion: These results of the study showed a high degree of acceptance amongst all the groups & willingness for organ donation. Hence, such awareness programmes should be conducted at regular intervals on a large scale so that the problem of shortage of donated organs can be minimized.
Keywords: Organ donation, Religious beliefs, Awareness, Religious views, Educational intervention.
How to cite : Sayyed A A K, Pratinidhi S A, D'souza D S J, Dhanmane S T, A study of religious beliefs affecting organ donation & influence of educational intervention in western Maharashtra. Int J Clin Biochem Res 2021;8(2):109-114
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