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Comparative Studies | Medicine Science | India | Volume 7 Issue 3, March 2018 | Popularity: 6.8 / 10
A Comparative Study of Awareness and Level of Willingness for Eye Donation between Two Socio-Economic Groups
Mit Patel, Sanjiv Agrawal
Abstract: Aim To compare the awareness and willingness for eye donation between two socio-economic groups among the next of keens of deceased persons at INHS Asvini from January 2015 to June 2016 Methodology During the counselling of the next of kins, the prime representative of the family was asked about his/her knowledge regarding eye donation and willingness for the same. Results Statistically significant difference of awareness about eye donation was present among two groups but difference of the willingness for eye donation was statistically insignificant Conclusion Higher awareness of eye donation doesnt convert into actual willingness for the same. So in addition to awareness campaigns, development of a strategy which takes care of infrastructural and legislative aspect is mandatory.
Keywords: Awareness, willingness, eye donation, two socioeconomic groups
Edition: Volume 7 Issue 3, March 2018
Pages: 1479 - 1484
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