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Article: Differences in attitudes toward organ donation among African Americans and whites in the United States
- Article from:
- Journal of the National Medical Association
- Article date:
- October 1, 2001
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ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS
The availability of organs within the African-American population has been an on-going issue. Historically, African Americans donate organs at a much lower rate than whites. Thus, this study was designed to compare general attitudes between African Americans, whites, and other minorities concerning the issue of organ donation and to identify the factors that hamper African Americans from becoming organ donors. We conducted a 12-question survey of 249 African Americans, 492 whites, and a category of others defining themselves as 71 Asians, 23 Hispanics, 22 Native Americans, and 35 unknowns for a total sample of 892. Samples were taken from six United States cities. ...