The Crucial Role of Cultural and Religious Beliefs on Organ Transplantation
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In a recent issue of the IJOTM, there was a special attention to organ donation. In one study, Chakradhar and colleagues, showed an insufficient level of positive attitude and practice among undergraduate dental students in Heyderabad, India [1]. In another article, Oluyombo, et. al., indicated disparity of knowledge and willingness regarding organ donation among health care workers in SouthWest Nigeria [2]. In both studies, there were highly significant differences between religious beliefs and the levels of knowledge and attitudes towards organ donation.
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