Factors Influencing Attitudes of Relatives of Renal Failure Patients Toward Living Kidney Donation: Central China

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes and psychosocial factors that could influenced them toward living related kidney donation among the relatives of renal failure patients in a renal transplant center in central China.Material and MethodsA validated questionnaire was self-administered and completed anonymously.ResultsThe questionnaire completion rate was 84.1% (301/358). A total of 65.5% (197/301) of respondents favored related living donation. The variables relevant to attitude included: age (P < .001); knowledge about living related kidney donation (P = .001); concern about mutilation after donation (P < .001); attitude towards deceased organ donation (P < .001); and participation in prosocial activity (P = .017).ConclusionMany psychosocial factors influence attitudes toward living related kidney donation. To overcome the difficulties, the medical establishment, media, and related government departments must further publicize and popularize knowledge about end-stage organ failure and transplantation.