Postmortem donation in kazakhstan: public opinion overview
Purpose of the study: Research studies public opinion on Postmortem organ and tissue donation in Kazakhstan.Methods: This is cross-sectional study. The social research polling was at the random choice, without identity disclosure and voluntary. The number of poll participants is 465 at the age of between 18 to 50. Among participants there were both urban and rural residents. Survey covered questions on Postmortem organ and tissue donation. Results: Survey has shown that urban residents are more desicive on postmortem organ and tissue donation. Results show that 53% of Astana city population and 38% of Almaty city population have positive opinion on issue. Whereas results in rural area are drastically lower, showing only 16% of positive opinion on postmortem organ and tissue donation. Conclusion: An educational and promotional campaigns must take place among residents, especially in rural areas. These campaigns need to be focused on educating population on changes in legalative norms in transplantology and also reinforce the fact that postmortem organ and tissue donation saves lives