Medical students’ attitudes, perceptions, and willingness to donate bodies for educational purposes
Medical students generally recognize the educational value of human body dissection and express a promising willingness to donate their bodies for anatomical study. However, cultural, religious, and informational barriers persist. Addressing these challenges through targeted outreach, clear legal frameworks, and supportive digital innovations is essential for establishing a sustainable and ethically sound body donation program.
Authors
- Godfrey Masilili
- Johnson Nyeko Oloya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5977-7824)
- Julaine Allan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9299-5866)
- Ian Guyton Munabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6028-7355)
- Erisa Mwaka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1672-9608)
- Michael Okello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6192-036X)
- Frida Chebet
Institutions
- World Health Organization - Uganda (UG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-11-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-08309-x
- Primary Topic
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00