Analysis of perspective to organ donation, in a geographical region with frequent liver transplantation (Malatya experience).

Aim: This study was planned to analysis knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of "Organ Transplantation and Donation" of people living in two villages with different density of organ transplantation in Malatya province where liver transplantation is performed intensively. Materials and Method: This study was conducted between February 2017 and November 2017. The study, 134 individuals from Parçikan village and 136 individuals from Ciftlik village participated. Data were obtained by using a questionnaire containing questions related to socio-demographic data of individuals, assessment of knowledge regarding organ donation and transplantation, and assessment of attitudes and behaviors of individuals regarding organ donation. Data obtained as a result of questionnaire were expressed as percentage. Results: Hundred and thirty four (49.6%) participants from Parçikan village and 136 (50.4%) villagers from Ciftlik village were evaluated in the study. There were 138 Male (51.1%) and 132 female (48.9%). When participants were analyzed in general; 74.8% of participants had a positive attitude towards organ donation, and main reason for neglecting organ donation was "lack of courage" (40.3%). Participants stated liver (79.3%) as transplantable organ. The knowledge regarding centers of liver transplantation in Parçikan and Çiftlik villages were (%56,7) and (%36) respectively (p=0.001). Knowledge regarding regeneration of liver following liver transplantation in Parçikan and Çiftlik villages were(%75,4) and (%57,4) (p=0.001). Knowledge regarding brain death in Parçikan and Çiftlik villages were (%79,1) and (%58,1) (p=0.001). Acquaintance with a patient who has received organ transplantation in Parçikan and Çiftlik villages were (%63,7) and (%16,2) (p=0.000) significantly higher. Conclusion: The fact that the number of transplant recipients in Parçikan village is higher than that of Çiftlik village is a determining factor in higher consciousness and awareness of organ donation and donation in Parçikan village participants with respect to Çiftlik village. Keywords: Organ Donation, Liver Transplantation, Organ Transplantation Coordinator,