Coss-sectional Study on Awareness and Atitudes towards Posthumous Organ Donation among residents of Al Riyadh, Khartoum, 2020

This study explores the awareness and attitudes towards posthumous organ donation among citizens in Al Riyadh, Khartoum, Sudan. A total of 200 participants were surveyed through structured interviews and self-administered questionnaires. The results indicate that 84% of respondents were willing to donate their organs after death, with the main reasons for acceptance being beneficence and charity. Religious beliefs and concerns about the body's integrity were the primary reasons for refusal. The study concludes that gender, higher educational levels, and increased knowledge are crucial factors influencing the decision to donate. The findings suggest the need for public campaigns, further research, and the establishment of organ donation registration centers in Sudan.