Knowledge and Attitude regarding Organ Donation among Staff Nurses

Objectives: To assess the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding organ donation in a selected hospital of New Delhi. Methods: A quantitative approach using descriptive survey design was carried out on 60 staff nurses selected by convenient sampling. Data was collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and an attitude scale. Results: Majority (90%) of the sample subjects have inadequate knowledge and only 10% have adequate knowledge. Majority (78.33%) of the sample have favorable attitude whereas 21.66% shows unfavorable attitude towards organ donation. Conclusion: The study reflects on the increased need for improvement in knowledge as well as attitude towards organ donation among staff nurses.