Attitude towards donation and transplantation of organs and tissues of three healthcare institutions

Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude towards organ donation within health professionals in different institutions of Nuevo Leon. Methods: A prospective, open, observational, descriptive study of parallel groups, through application of a survey formulated by the Hospital Universitario (HU) "Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez". We applied 208 surveys in the HU (n = 100) and other institutions like IMSS, ISSTE (n = 108). Results: From all the participants, 86% had a positive attitude towards organ donation, associated to a higher education, and information regarding organ donation received by other health professionals. Though having a positive attitude toward organ donation, 14% of health professionals don't support it due to being afraid of not receiving medical assistance, knowing their status of donators, religious reasons, and fear of organ trafficking. Conclusions: Our study shows that, even within the health professionals, there is a need for information regarding organ donation. A well-instructed health professional shows a higher interest in organ donation; this could have a positive impact in the attitude of the population toward organ donation, as well as in the obtainment of organs inside the medical institutions.