TABLE 5.
Most and Least Commonly Discussed Donation-Related Topics
| Topic | Count (%) |
Influenced Donation Decision Count (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Donors | ||
| Patient’s medical history | 786 (77.4) | 259 (33.0) |
| Use of donated tissue to save lives | 763 (75.2) | 693 (90.8) |
| Use of donated tissue to treat disease | 762 (75.1) | 677 (88.8) |
| Patient’s eligibility to donate | 751 (74.0) | 315 (41.9) |
| Use of donated tissue for research | 651 (64.1) | 482 (74.0) |
| Autopsy in relation to donation | 243 (23.9) | 38 (15.6) |
| Use of donated tissue for cosmetic purposes | 185 (18.2) | 67 (36.2) |
| Involvement of for-profit organizations | 125 (12.3) | 32 (25.6) |
| Religious or spiritual beliefs | 119 (11.7) | 30 (25.2) |
| Tissue requesters’ point of view on donation | 112 (11.0) | 47 (42.0) |
| Nondonors | ||
| Time available to make decision | 75 (18.6) | 36 (48.0) |
| Patients’ wishes | 64 (15.9) | 53 (82.8) |
| Use of donated tissue to save lives | 60 (14.9) | 26 (43.3) |
| Use of donated tissue to treat disease | 55 (13.6) | 22 (40.0) |
| Patients’ eligibility | 52 (12.9) | 36 (69.2) |