Perception regarding live kidney donation in the general population of South Korea

Eunjeong Kang, Jangwook Lee, Sehoon Park, Yaerim Kim, Hyo Jeong Kim, Yong Chul Kim, Dong Ki Kim, Kwon Wook Joo, Yon Su Kim, Insun Choi and Hajeong Lee

PLOS ONE, 2022, vol. 17, issue 8, 1-13

Abstract: This study aimed to know how the general population recognizes live kidney donation in Korea. Participants were randomly selected from the general population after proportional allocation by region, sex, and age. Selected participants received a questionnaire that included demographic information, socioeconomic and marital statuses, prior recognition of live donor kidney transplantation, expected changes after donation, and the need for support after donor nephrectomy. Among the 1,000 participants from the web-based survey, 83.8% answered they fully understood living donor kidney transplantation, 81.1% knew about them, and 51.1% were willing to donate. Various complications after nephrectomy and deterioration in health after donation were the most significant reasons for those reluctant to donate. Most agreed that the government should provide social and economic support to living kidney donors, especially after exposure to the description of donor nephrectomy. Financial support, including surgery and regular medical check-up costs, was the most preferred government support. The Korean general population seemed aware of the value and safety of kidney donation, although only half of them were willing to donate due to concerns about possible complications. Most participants agreed on social and economic support for living kidney donors, especially surgery-related costs.

Date: 2022
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