Open AccessThe attitude of Latin American immigrants in Florida ( USA ) towards deceased organ donation – a cross section cohort study
Author(s) -
Ríos Antonio,
LópezNavas Ana Isabel,
García José Antonio,
Garrido Gregorio,
AyalaGarcía Marco Antonio,
Sebastián María José,
Hernandez Antonio Miguel,
Ramírez Pablo,
Parrilla Pascual
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
transplant international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1432-2277
pISSN - 0934-0874
DOI - 10.1111/tri.12997
Subject(s) - medicine , respondent , organ donation , population , demography , marital status , donation , cohort , family medicine , transplantation , nationality , immigration , law , environmental health , sociology , political science
Summary The Latin American ( LA ) population resident in the USA is a growing subgroup of the population. To find out the structure of attitude towards organ donation in the LA population resident in Florida ( USA ). A sample was taken of LA residents in Florida, randomized and stratified by nationality, age and sex ( n = 1524). Attitude was assessed using a validated questionnaire ( PCID – DTO Rios) that was self‐completed anonymously. The survey completion rate was 95% ( n = 1450). Attitude was favourable in 33% of respondents ( n = 485), against in 40% ( n = 575) and undecided in 27% ( n = 390). The following variables were associated with a favourable attitude: country of origin (Dominican Republic; P = 0.038); sex (female; P < 0.001); marital status (married; P < 0.001); level of education (university; P < 0.001); previous experience of the subject ( P < 0.001); considering the need for a transplant in the future ( P < 0.001); understanding the concept of brain death ( P = 0.003); attitude towards donating a family member's organs ( P < 0.001); having discussed organ donation and transplantation with one's family ( P < 0.001) or with one's partner ( P < 0.001); participation in pro‐social type activities ( P < 0.001); the respondent's religion (atheist–agnostic; P < 0.001); a respondent's knowledge of the attitude of his or her religion towards organ donation ( P < 0.001); no concern about mutilation after donation ( P < 0.001); acceptance of cremation ( P < 0.001); burial ( P < 0.001); and an autopsy if one were needed ( P < 0.001). The attitude towards donation of LA in Florida is worse than that reported in the native population and is associated with certain psychosocial factors.