Level of Acceptance of Solid Organ and Tissue Xenotransplantation Among the Bolivian Population Residing in Spain |
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Authors: | A. Ríos A.I. López-Navas J. Flores-Medina M.A. Ayala G. Garrido M. José Sebastián Á. Sánchez L. Martínez G. Ramis A.M. Hernández P. Ramírez P. Parrilla |
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Affiliation: | 1. Proyecto Colaborativo Internacional Donante (International Collaborative Donor Project), Murcia, Spain;2. Department of Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, and Gynaecology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain;3. Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, IMIB-Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain;4. Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain;5. Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajío, León, Guanajuato, Mexico;6. Organización Nacional de Trasplantes (ONT), Madrid, Spain;7. Coordinación de Trasplantes, UMAE Hospital de Especialidades N° 25 IMSS, Monterrey, Mexico;8. Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain;9. Endocrinology and Nutrition Service, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain |
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Abstract: | The Bolivian population is growing in Spain. Xenotransplantation of organs and/or tissues carries many social and cultural implications. It is important to find out the level of acceptance of xenotransplantation in immigrant populations, especially in populations where there are preclinical trials.The objective of the study is to analyze the attitude toward xenotransplantation of organs and tissues in the Bolivian population residing in Spain and the variables that influence their attitude.MethodsWe selected a sample of the Bolivian population living in Spain. A sample of the population older than 15 years was obtained randomly and stratified by age and sex. Attitude was assessed using a validated questionnaire on psychosocial aspects toward xenotransplantation (PCID-XENOTX-Ríos).ResultsOf the 206 respondents, 26% of respondents are in favor of xenotransplantation of organs if it was assumed that xenotransplanted organs functioned as well as human ones. If the results were worse, only 6% would be in favor. The following factors were associated with this attitude: (1) level of education (P?=?.008), (2) a favorable attitude toward human donation (P?=?.004), (3) a partner's favorable attitude toward transplantation (P < .001), and (4) a belief that one might need a transplant in the future (P?=?.01). The following were associated with attitude in the multivariate analysis: (1) having secondary education (odds ratio,?3.690; P?=?.004) and (2) a partner's favorable attitude toward transplantation (odds ratio,?6.024; P?=?.003).ConclusionsThe attitude of Bolivian residents in Spain toward xenotransplantation is negative and is determined by educational and family factors. |
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Keywords: | Address correspondence to Antonio Ríos Avenida de la Libertad n° 208 Casillas 30007 Murcia Spain. Tel: 34.968.27.07.57. |
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