Gypsy Population Presents a Favorable Attitude Toward Related Living Donation |
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Authors: | A. Ríos S. López-Gómez J. Belmonte A. López-Navas A. Sánchez J. Carrillo J.J. Ruiz-Manzanera 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, Pediatrics, Obstetrics y Gynecology, University of Murcia; Spain;3. Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, IMIB–Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain;4. Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain;5. Department of Psychology, UCAM, San Antonio Catholic University, Murcia, Spain;6. Endocrinology and Nutrition Service, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain |
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Abstract: | IntroductionNegative organ donation rates among the Gypsies is much higher than that of any other social group in Spain. However, living donation rates have not been raised much in this social group, despite the existence of several Gypsy patients on the waiting list for transplantation.ObjectiveTo analyze the attitude toward related living donation among the Gypsy population who reside in Spain.MethodsThis type of study is an observational sociological study. The study consisted of the adult Gypsy population residing in Spain, and a random sampling of 230 adult gypsies was conducted. Attitude questionnaires for live donation, both hepatic PCID-DVH-Ríos and renal PCID-DVR-Ríos, were used, and random selection was based on stratification. Questionnaires were self-administered and completed anonymously. Student t test, χ2, Fisher, and a logistic regression analysis were used.ResultsA sample of 206 Gypsies (52% women) with a mean age of 34 years is obtained. Seventy-two percent (n = 150) would donate an organ to a relative in life, 8% (n = 16) would not donate it, and 20% (n = 41) have doubts. Respondents with a favorable attitude toward living donation presented a more favorable attitude toward cadaveric organ donation (55% vs 0%, P < .001). The attitude toward living kidney donation was more favorable (81% in favor) than toward living liver donation (P < .001).ConclusionsThe Gypsy ethnic group is sensitized to live donor transplantation. The family and cultural roots of Gypsy people could condition this favorable attitude, a fact to be taken into account to sensitize this social group and promote donation campaigns with the aim of increasing donation rates. |
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Keywords: | Address correspondence to Dr. Antonio Ríos Avenida de la Libertad n° 208 Casillas 30007 Murcia Spain. Tel: 34.968.27.07.57. |
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