AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE TOWARDS ORGAN DONATION IN SELECTED BARANGAYS: BASIS FOR ORGAN DONATION CAMPAIGN

Abstract: The Philippines faces a rising demand for organ transplants, with one person dying daily while waiting. This study focused on awareness and acceptance of deceased organ donation to address this crisis. Following ethical standards, a descriptive correlational design, with purposive sampling for data gathering was employed. A survey tool, validated, was used on participants aged 18 to 65. The pilot study was done and excluded from the main data collection, which included face-to-face surveys in selected barangays of Parañaque City. Most respondents were aware of the importance of legal next of kin's consent in organ donation, but not as familiar with PhilNOS, its allocation criteria, donating organs posthumously, including in cases of HIV, Hepatitis B, and C. Aware of potential bodily changes when donating organs, but are unaware that signing a donation card does not guarantee success. Social media is their main awareness source. Family agreement and discussions are highly accepted, but willingness to donate from a brain-dead relative is slightly accepted. Religious beliefs lean towards high acceptance with less concern for body preservation. Registering through the I-HOPE app is slightly accepted. Research findings show significant relationships between age and sex regarding awareness, age and employment status in terms of acceptance, and awareness and acceptance towards deceased organ donation. Increased awareness and education to public and healthcare providers, can appreciate its life-saving importance, thereby increasing the likelihood of participation, and can help dispel myths and reduce fears, leading to a more supportive attitude toward deceased organ donation. Keywords: Acceptance, Awareness, Deceased Organ Donation, Organ Donation Campaign, Selected Barangay, Sources of Information, Willingness to donate. Title: AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE TOWARDS ORGAN DONATION IN SELECTED BARANGAYS: BASIS FOR ORGAN DONATION CAMPAIGN Author: Jasmin Pascua Junio, Hazel F. Zulla, Jermaine Nyzza P. Delloro, Eriza Monique V. Magbual, Stella Marie J. Gonzaga, (RN, MAN), Amparo T. Miguel, (RN, MAN, PhD) International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing ISSN 2394-7330 Vol. 11, Issue 3, September 2024 - December 2024 Page No: 63-73 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 13-December-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14437705 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/AWARENESS%20AND%20ACCEPTANCE-13122024-1.pdf