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Nanhua Zhang Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Transplantation
Cincinnati Children
Nanhua Zhang Belong to Michigan Medicine, Department of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Specialization in different fields Transplant; Organ donation; Age; Attitudes; Chronic illness; Selfmanagement; Validated survey University University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati,
Research Article Open Access
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»