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Rev Mex Traspl 2021; 10 (2)

Attitude towards the intention of brain donation with research purposes in elder adults

González-Méndez M, Aguiñaga-Chiñas N, Cantú-Quintanilla G

Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 41-45
PDF size: 256.15 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to assess the intention of older adults towards the intention of brain donation in research. Material and methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study, sample population of 51 subjects attending the Manuel Escontria Health Center, located in the San Ángel area. Results: Of the 46 subjects included in the study, 78.3% were women; average age 70.8 years; 93% were aware of organ and tissue donation programs for transplant purposes, 60.9% considered the possibility of organ donation for this purpose; 50% mentioned having knowledge regarding brain tissue donation for research purposes, 50% considered this possibility in the future (χ2 = 0.348, gl = 1, p > 0.05). Conclusion: Research intention to donate brains is low compared to other organ donation programs for transplantation. Lack of dissemination and awareness of the issue are perhaps the most important causes.


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