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Ken Resnicow Author

Subjects of specialization
 Transplantation

Affiliation
Department of Health Behavior and Health Education,

Biography

Ken Resnicow    Department of Health Behavior and Health Education,     Specialization in different fields      Transplant; Organ donation; Age; Attitudes; Chronic illness; Selfmanagement; Validated survey  University  University of Michigan School of Public Health,  Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States 


Publications

Research Article Open Access

Organ Donation Attitudes and Practices Among Older Adults Participating in Evidence-Based Health Programs

Author(s):

Caitlin Loughery, Nanhua Zhang, Allyce Haney Smith, Ken Resnicow, Taneisha Campbell, Suzanne Culbertson, Pratima Sharma and Ann M Andrews

Objective: The study assessed attitudes, barriers, and practices related to deceased organ donation and intent to enroll on a donor registry among older adults in health programs. Methods: We surveyed 1,286 adults (71% over age 60) participating in evidence-based self-management/lifestyle change programs in Michigan about their attitudes toward organ donation. Results: Three subscales with good psychometric properties were identified: General Benefits (Alpha .83), General Barriers (Alpha .79), and Age/Health Barriers (Alpha .61). Female gender, white race, higher education attainment/income, and intent to sign up on the donor registry were correlated with positive attitudes toward donation. Participants cited age and chronic disease status as barriers to enrolling as organ donors. Concl... view more»

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