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Rev Mex Traspl 2025; 14 (4)

Religion and organ transplant

Hernández-Guevara E, Luna-García C

Language: Spanish
References: 20
Page: 168-171
PDF size: 268.27 Kb.


ABSTRACT

In Mexico, the demand for organ and tissue transplants exceeds the number of procedures performed annually by more than twentyfold. Among the most common reasons for refusing donation are religious or spiritual beliefs. It is estimated that 89.4% of the Mexican population identifies with a religion, which implies adherence to a shared system of beliefs, behavioral norms, and rituals related to the divine. When such beliefs are deeply rooted, they can significantly influence decision-making processes, including those concerning organ donation. For this reason, relevant data were compiled to assist healthcare professionals involved in organ procurement. The aim of this study is to provide accessible and concise information on the stance of some of the most prevalent religions in Mexico regarding organ donation. The positions of various Christian denominations –Catholicism, Evangelicalism, Mormonism, and Jehovah's witnesses– as well as those of Judaism and Islam were reviewed. It was found that, despite their doctrinal particularities, none of these religions oppose organ donation. This information seeks to equip healthcare professionals with tools that promote more respectful, empathetic, and potentially more effective communication with religious individuals involved in organ donation decision-making.


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