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  • Title: Opinions of Followers of Judaism Residing in the Northeastern Part of Poland on Organ Donation.
    Author: Kobus G, Małyszko J, Bachórzewska-Gajewska H.
    Journal: Transplant Proc; 2020 Dec; 52(10):2895-2898. PubMed ID: 32711849.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Families of deceased potential donors often object to organ harvesting on religious grounds. The aim of this study was to learn the attitudes and opinions of Judaism followers regarding organ donation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 97 Judaism followers living in the northeastern part of Poland. The research used the diagnostic survey method. RESULTS: A fairly large percentage (approximately 92%) of respondents accepted treatment using organ transplantation. The removal of organs for transplantation from a loved one after his death was accepted by about 90%. After his death, 14.43% expressed opposition to organ removal. About one-third of respondents did not talk to the family about their organ donation attitude. The average age of people who talked to their family about their will to donate was 49.69 ± 13.95 years. In total, 91.75% of the respondents had a positive attitude toward organ transplantation, 6.19% negative, and 2.06% indifferent. According to respondents, the most common reasons for a family's refusal to collect organs from the deceased are death-related emotions (53.61%), religious beliefs (36.08%), and fear of misuse of organs (22.68%). CONCLUSION: Judaism believers mostly accept treatment with organs taken from living and deceased people. In a larger percentage, young people with higher and secondary education more often accepted organ donation.
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