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Willingness of the U nited S tates general public to participate in kidney paired donation
Author(s) -
Segev Dorry L.,
Powe Neil R.,
Troll Misty U.,
Wang NaeYuh,
Montgomery Robert A.,
Boulware L. Ebony
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
clinical transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.918
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1399-0012
pISSN - 0902-0063
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-0012.2012.01596.x
Subject(s) - medicine , distrust , donation , family medicine , organ donation , ethnic group , transplantation , gerontology , political science , law , anthropology , economics , economic growth , sociology
Background Availability of kidney paired donation ( KPD ) is increasing in the U nited S tates, and a national system through UNOS is forthcoming. However, little is known about attitudes toward KPD among the general public, from which donors (particularly non‐directed) are drawn. Methods In a national study, we assessed the public's attitudes regarding participation in KPD . Results Among 845 randomly selected participants, 85.2% of respondents were either “extremely willing” or “very willing” to participate in KPD . Experiences with the medical or organ transplant systems, such as undergoing surgery, having a primary medical provider, a living will, a friend who donated or received an organ, and considering donation after death, were associated with increased willingness. However, increased age, male sex, A frican A merican race, H ispanic ethnicity, distrust of the medical system, and not understanding organ allocation were associated with less willingness. Conclusions We identify strong support for KPD but some important potential barriers to participation which should be considered as KPD programs are implemented.