IMPACT OF BELIEF SYSTEM ON THE CADAVERIC ORGAN DONATION INTENTION AMONG YOUTH IN PAKISTAN

Transplantation of organs and tissues has become a very popular cure for the people experiencing organ failure. However, in spite of the popularity of this practice the nations around the world are facing scarcity of organs compared to the requirements. Like other countries the rate of cadaveric organ donations in Pakistan is very low hence organ donors are generally living relatives and friends of the precipitants. Belief system has huge impact on the attitudes of the people regarding cadaveric organ donation. In the light of this situation, and the impact of belief system on the intensions of the people, this study was conducted with the aim to discover the impact of belief system on the cadaveric organ donation intention among the youth. Employing quantitative approach, the present study was conducted in the Punjab, Pakistan. Target population was the university students who were selected through multistage sampling technique from different universities in Punjab Pakistan. A total of 300 students were interviewed using a self-designed questionnaire Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics and Chi-square and Gamma tests were applied through SPSS version 21. The results showed that young generation has reservations regarding idea of organ donation after death due to their negative perception about the permissibility of cadaveric organ donation according to their belief system. Therefore, it is imperative that their awareness about the permissibility and importance of deceased organ donation is enhanced through different awareness campaigns.