Table 5.

Reasons for supporting organ donation.

Reasons supporting organ donation	Number of participants who cited this reason (%)
To do good	641 (80.2)
My deceased relative is already dead and has no need for his/her organs, which should not go to waste	318 (39.8)
My deceased relative previously expressed the intention to donate his/her organs after death, and I want to respect his/her wishes	56 (7.0)
My deceased relative did not opt out of the HOTA so I assume he/she is agreeable to organ donation after death	50 (6.3)
My deceased relative can continue to live through others	46 (5.6)
I want to contribute the organs for research and medical use	13 (1.6)
My religion and beliefs support organ donation	11 (1.4)
Prepared to let the family member go	10 (1.3)
Had experiences regarding myself or loved ones regarding organ donation	7 (0.9)
Good education and awareness regarding organ donation	5 (0.6)

HOTA, Human Organ Transplant Act.