How to Cite:
Desai, J. N., Vadhel, C. R., Patel, N. M., & Patel, B. G. (2022). A questionnaire-based study
evaluating awareness for organ and body donation and cadaveric dissection among the
general population attending mid Gujarat region. International Journal of Health
Sciences, 6(S2), 3156–3165. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.5762
International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2550-6978 E-ISSN 2550-696X © 2022.
Corresponding author: Vadhel, C. R.; Email: dr.vadhel@gmail.com
Manuscript submitted: 27 Feb 2022, Manuscript revised: 18 March 2022, Accepted for publication: 05 April 2022
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A questionnaire-based study evaluating
awareness for organ and body donation and
cadaveric dissection among the general
population attending mid Gujarat region
Jalpa N. Desai
Assistant Professor Dept. of Anatomy, GCS Medical College, Hospital and
Research centre. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Chirag R. Vadhel
Assistant Professor Dept. of Anatomy, GCS Medical College, Hospital and
Research centre. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Email: dr.vadhel@gmail.com
Nirav M. Patel
Tutor, Dept. of Anatomy, GCS Medical College, Hospital and Research centre.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Bharat G. Patel
Professor & Head, Dept. of Anatomy, GCS Medical College, Hospital and Research
centre. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Abstract---Introduction: Organ transplantation provides benefits to
society as a whole as well as to the individuals who receive
transplants. However, the success of transplantation for end-stage
organ failure is limited due to the availability of suitable organs for
transplant Public awareness is critical for the development of donation
program. Methods: Total 200 adult participants were included in
the studies from outpatient department by consecutive sampling
method. A self-administered semi structured questionnaire was
filled by participants in the presence of researchers. Results:
Awareness of organ donation (67.5%) was higher than awareness
of body donation (34.5%) and cadaveric dissection (32.5%). About
28% and 24% participants were aware of live organ donation and
brain death. Willingness for organ donation was observed 21.5%
participants, unwillingness in 51.5% of participants and 27.0% in
undecided state of mind. Conclusion: Knowledge level regarding
organ donation was found sufficient but same did not reflect in their