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. 2022;51(1):35–45. doi: 10.5644/ama2006-124.368

Table 4.

Religious Aspects of Organ Donation, Attitudes Towards Organ Donation and Donor Card Possession

Question Male Female P*
Is organ donation against your religion?

 Yes 2 6.7 1 3.3 0.0001

 No 15 50.0 28 93.3

 I don’t know 13 43.3 1 3.3

What are the reasons why you are against organ donation?

 Fear of manipulation 5 16.7 1 3.3 0.0006

 Untouched body after death 4 13.3 18 60.0

 Religious beliefs 1 3.3 0 0.0

 I have not thought about donation. 20 66.7 11 36.7

To whom would you donate an organ?

 Family 12 40.0 4 13.3 0.0026

 Friends 2 6.7 0 0.0

 Anybody 12 40.0 25 83.3

 I won’t donate 4 13.3 1 3.3

What is the religious aspect of organ donation?

 Same religion 1 3.3 5 16.7 0.0002

 Other religion 16 53.3 24 80.0

 I don’t know 13 43.3 1 3.3

Does your religion allow organ donation?

 Yes, regardless of the consequences 4 13.3 21 70.0 0.0001

 Yes, if I can survive without the organ 8 26.7 6 20.0

 Yes, after death 1 3.3 0 0.0

 No, not allowed 2 6.7 0 0.0

 I am not sure 15 50.0 3 10.0

Do you know anyone who has donated organs?

 Relatives 3 10.0 13 43.3 0.0026

 Friends 5 16.7 1 3.3

 Acquaintances 2 6.7 5 16.7

 I don’t know anyone who has donated 0 0.0 2 6.7

 I don’t know 20 66.7 9 30.0

Do you own a donation card?

 Yes 1 3.3 20 66.7 <0.0001

 No 29 96.7 10 33.3

What is the character of a donor card?

 Informative 24 80 29 96.7 0.1027

 Binding 6 20 1 3.3
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Fisher exact test.