[Epidemiological profile and analysis of predictive factors of organ donation refusal in the Moroccan population]

Organ donation is influenced by several factors. A better understanding of the reasons for organ donation refusal would allow an increase in the number of donors. The objective of our study is to assess the knowledge and position of the general Moroccan population considering organ donation and to determine the factors that influence their positions. In this study, socio-demographic data, knowledge and attitude towards organ donation and reasons for refusing organ donation were collected from 677 Moroccan participants. Although only 1% of participants are enrolled in the donor registry, our survey showed that 64.7% of participants are in favor of organ donation. The level of education, the socio-professional category, the marital status, the ethnic origin and the medical coverage are the socio-demographic factors most discriminating concerning the will to donate organs or not. The binary logistic regression made it possible to identify the factors that prevent organ donation, namely the problem of confidence in the health system, personal and religious reasons but also the lack of valid reasons. Thus, a better knowledge of the legislation in force and of the position of the Islamic religion as well as the establishment of training and information programs through advertising campaigns will promote organ donation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3.