Data_Sheet_2_Attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions among women toward uterus transplantation and donation in the United Kingdom.PDF

ObjectiveTo assess the motivations and perceptions of the general public in the United Kingdom toward donating their uterus for Uterus Transplantation after death (UTx).DesignA cross sectional study.SettingA 32-item electronic questionnaire.PopulationOne hundred fifty nine females over the age of 16 living in the United Kingdom, consented and took part in the study.Main outcome measuresThe motivations and perceptions toward UTx among the general public including the willingness to donate and barriers preventing donation.ResultsOne hundred fifty nine women completed the questionnaire. The majority had never heard of UTx (n = 107, 71%) and most were not aware the uterus could be donated after death (n = 130, 92%). 43% of the cohort were willing to donate their uterus after death (n = 57). 8% stated they wished to donate their organs but not their uterus (n = 10). 30% of women (n = 42) believed the child born following UTx would have genetic links to the donor. Over half of the respondents (n = 65, 51%) strongly agreed or agreed they would feel joy in the knowledge that donation would lead to bringing a new life into the world. A quarter of respondents strongly agreed or agreed (n = 45, 25%) that the use of their uterus by another woman would feel like an extension of life.ConclusionThe findings indicate a favorable opinion toward UTx and a positive attitude toward donation of the uterus after death among the general public in the United Kingdom. The findings also highlight the need for education around UTx now this therapeutic option is available.

研究目的：评估英国公众对于在死后捐赠子宫以进行子宫移植（UTx）的动机和认知。研究设计：横断面研究。研究环境：一项包含32个条目的电子问卷。研究对象：159名年龄在16岁以上的居住在英国的女性，她们已同意并参与了本研究。主要结局指标：英国公众对于UTx的动机和认知，包括捐赠意愿和阻碍捐赠的因素。研究结果：共有159名女性完成了问卷。其中，绝大多数受访者未曾听说过UTx（n=107，71%），并且大多数人不知道子宫可以在死后进行捐赠（n=130，92%）。43%的研究对象愿意在死后捐赠自己的子宫（n=57）。8%的受访者表示愿意捐赠器官但不愿意捐赠子宫（n=10）。30%的女性（n=42）认为，通过UTx出生的孩子将与捐赠者存在遗传联系。超过半数的受访者（n=65，51%）强烈同意或同意，知道捐赠能够促成新生命的诞生会让他们感到喜悦。四分之一的受访者（n=45，25%）强烈同意或同意，将他人的子宫用于生育将如同生命的延伸。研究结论：研究结果指出，英国公众对UTx持积极态度，并对死后捐赠子宫持正面态度。研究亦凸显了在目前此一治疗选项可行的情况下，对UTx进行教育的必要性。