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Perception regarding live kidney donation in the general population of South Korea

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Author(s)
Eunjeong KangJangwook LeeSehoon ParkYaerim KimHyo Jeong KimYong Chul KimDong Ki KimKwon Wook JooYon Su KimInsun ChoiHajeong Lee
Keimyung Author(s)
Kim, Yae Rim
Department
Dept. of Internal Medicine (내과학)
Journal Title
PLoS One
Issued Date
2022
Volume
17
Issue
8
Abstract
This study aimed to know how the general population recognizes live kidney donation in Korea. Participants were randomly selected from the general population after proportional allocation by region, sex, and age. Selected participants received a questionnaire that included demographic information, socioeconomic and marital statuses, prior recognition of live donor kidney transplantation, expected changes after donation, and the need for support after donor nephrectomy. Among the 1,000 participants from the web-based survey, 83.8% answered they fully understood living donor kidney transplantation, 81.1% knew about them, and 51.1% were willing to donate. Various complications after nephrectomy and deterioration in health after donation were the most significant reasons for those reluctant to donate. Most agreed that the government should provide social and economic support to living kidney donors, especially after exposure to the description of donor nephrectomy. Financial support, including surgery and regular medical check-up costs, was the most preferred government support. The Korean general population seemed aware of the value and safety of kidney donation, although only half of them were willing to donate due to concerns about possible complications. Most participants agreed on social and economic support for living kidney donors, especially surgery-related costs.
Keimyung Author(s)(Kor)
김예림
Publisher
School of Medicine (의과대학)
Type
Article
ISSN
1932-6203
Source
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0272495
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0272495
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/44579
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1. School of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Internal Medicine (내과학)
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