Knowledge, attitude and willingness to donate organ among medical students of Jimma University, Jimma Ethiopia: cross-sectional study.

Background: The lack of organ donors has become a limiting factor for the development of organ transplantation programs. Many countries are currently facing a severe shortage of organs for transplantation. Medical students, as future doctors can engage in the role of promoting organ donation by creating awareness and motivating the community to donate their organs besides their voluntary organ donation.

Care Provider's Knowledge and Attitude Toward Organ Donation in Jimma Town, Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Ethiopia is a country in sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 100 million people. The incidence and prevalence of end-stage organ failure seems to be a growing health problem in the country. Transplant legislation was drafted years ago by the federal minster of health in Ethiopia, but the number of donors is still low.

Patient Awareness, Prevalence, and Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease among Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertensive Patients at Jimma University Medical Center, Ethiopia.

Background: There is an alarming rise of chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence globally, which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality necessitating special attention as one of the major public health problems. The burden of CKD disproportionately impacts low-income countries like Ethiopia where hypertension and diabetes mellitus, the two most important risk factors for CKD growth rate, are greatest.

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess patient awareness, prevalence, and risk factors of chronic kidney disease among hypertensive and diabetes mellitus patients.