Study to Assess the Awareness and Perception Regarding Eye Donation among Students Studying in Selected Colleges in Bengaluru

Abstract

Background: Corneal transplantation is the most successful among all forms of organ transplant procedures. Organ donation is a sensitive issue all over the world. Ironically, the impact of a shortage of donor eyes is most glaring in the developing conservative Asian countries like India.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the awareness and perception of college students regarding eye donation and to associate the relationship between the level of awareness and perception with selected socio-demographic variables.

Materials and Methods: The researcher adopted a descriptive design for the study. Sixty college students studying in Sri Krishna Degree and PU College, Bengaluru, were selected, and data were collected using socio-demographic data and knowledge questionnaire. The data were analyzed in terms of the objectives of the study using descriptive statistics.

Results: The overall mean score of awareness regarding eye donation found to be 74.1% and an overall mean score of perception regarding eye donation was found to be 72.01% among the respondents. The mean score was highest (74.6%) in respondents whose mothers were postgraduates than others. The result established non-significant association (t = 0.54 NS at P > 0.05 level) between age and knowledge aspect. The mean score was highest (74–82%) in respondents whose mothers were unemployed than others. The result established non-significant association (t = 0.51 NS at P > 0.05 level) between age and knowledge aspect.

Conclusion: The college students were having adequate awareness and perception regarding eye donation, and there was a significant association between the levels of awareness and perception regarding eye donation with socio-demographic variables like a place of stay.