Usefulness of an organ donation opinion survey as a tool to promote organ donation among the adolescent population.

Opinion surveys on health issues are considered health promotion tools. However, no studies have confirmed this in deceased organ donation for transplantation. This study aimed to analyse the impact of completing an opinion questionnaire about deceased organ donation on the attitude towards organ donation among the adolescent population.

Differences in Attitude Toward Organ Donation in the Three Main Cities of Cuba.

Background: Cuba is one of the Latin American countries with the highest rates of organ donation. Social and cultural differences among the population throughout the country may also affect attitudes toward donation. Knowledge of these characteristics would facilitate awareness of the population most reluctant to donate and transplant.

Analysis of the Socio-Personal Profile of Latin Americans Living in Spain and the United States: Does It Justify the Differences in Attitude Toward Organ Donation?

Introduction: There are differences in the attitude toward organ donation between Latin Americans living in Spain and those living in the United States.

Objective: We sought to analyze the socio-personal factors that can condition the difference in attitude toward donation between Latin Americans living in the United States and those living in Spain.

Materials And Methods: Participants in the study were Latin Americans living in Spain (group A; n=1237) and the United States (Florida) (group B; n=1450), extracted from the database of the International Collaborative Donor Project (PCID).

Impact of Catholicism on the Attitude Toward the Donation of Organs Among African Residents in Spain.

Introduction: The African population is one of the largest immigrant groups in Europe. Religious beliefs are deeply rooted in most African societies and condition their attitude toward organ donation.

Objective: We sought to analyze the influence of Catholicism in the attitude toward organ donation among Africans residing in Spain.

A New Treatment for Mammillary Fistulas Using Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Needle Electrolysis.

The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) in mammillary fistulas (MFs). A prospective study was performed in 18 patients with MF who were treated with the PNE technique. The technique was repeated in the case of no response or recurrence.

What Reasons Lead Spanish Medical Students Not to Be in Favor of Organ Donation?

Introduction: Despite sensitization of medical students toward the donation of organs, a non-negligible percentage of students are not in favor of donation.

Objective: To analyze the reasons of Spanish medical students who do not have a favorable attitude toward the donation of their own organs after death.

Method: The population under study is medical students in Spanish universities, using the database of the International Donor Collaborative Project, stratified by geographic area and academic year.

Factors Related to the Attitude Toward Living Kidney Donation of the Population of Havana.

Introduction: Living kidney donation (LKD) is one of the most used alternatives in the field of organ transplantation.

Objective: Analyze the attitude toward LKD among the population of Havana, Cuba.

Methods: Population under study.

Are Medical Students of Non-Spanish Nationality Studying in Spain as Sensitized to Transplantation as Those of Spanish Nationality?

Introduction: Awareness of organ donation among Spanish doctors and medical students is very positive. However, the emerging group of professionals of non-Spanish nationality studying in Spain has not been analyzed.

Objective: To analyze the differences in the attitudes toward the different types of donation among medical students, according to their nationality.

Information About Donation and Organ Transplantation Among Spanish Medical Students.

Introduction: Health professionals are asked to promote health, especially organ transplantation; however, they do not always have specific training.

Objective: To analyze information about donation and organ transplantation among Spanish medical students.

Method: The population under study is medical students in Spanish universities using the database of the International Donor Collaborative Project, stratified by geographic area and academic year (n = 9275).

Does Knowledge of the Concept of Brain Death Affect the Attitude Toward Donation of Algerians Residing in Spain?

Introduction: Algeria is an important source of immigrants to Europe. A population with a low culture of donation and transplantation and little knowledge of related concepts such as brain death (BD).

Objective: Analyze the knowledge and acceptance of the BD concept of the population born in Algeria and residing in Spain.

Population of Senegal Residents in Spain: Acceptance of Organ Xenotransplantation.

Introduction: Spain is a great receptor of immigration from sub-Saharan people like the Senegalese. This population is not very familiar with the process of organ donation and transplantation, and even less toward new therapies related to transplantation, such as xenotransplantation (XenoTx).

Objective: Analyze the attitude toward XenoTx among the Senegalese population living in Spain.

Predisposition Toward Living Liver Donation Is Low Among Relatives of Patients on the Waiting List for Transplantation in Spain.

Introduction: The attitude toward living liver donation (LLD) among the Spanish population is mostly positive; however, the reality is that liver transplants from live donations are currently minimal. Given this situation, studies that analyze these discrepancies should be carried out.

Objective: Analyze the attitude toward LLD among family members of patients on the waiting list for liver transplantation.

Is the Population of Santiago de Cuba Sensitized to Xenotransplantation? A Multivariate Analysis.

Introduction: New transplant-related therapies such as xenotransplantation of solid cells, tissues, and organs are still poorly understood, especially in countries without preclinical xenotransplantation programs.

Objective: Analyze the attitude toward xenotransplantation among the population of Santiago de Cuba.

Method: Type of study.

Attitude Toward Related Living Donation Among Patients on Waiting List for Liver Transplantation.

Introduction: In liver transplantation, living donation shows better and better results. However, rates of living liver donation (LLD) are low.

Objective: To analyze the attitude towards LLD among patients on the waiting list for liver transplantation.

Acceptance of Solid Organ Xenotransplantation by the Ecuadorian Population Residing in Spain.

Introduction: Ecuadorians are the largest immigrant group in Spain. In countries with preclinical programs of xenotransplantation (XenoTx), it is important to know the population attitude toward them; however, in the Ecuadorian population it is not known.

Objective: To analyze the attitude toward XenoTx of organs among the Ecuadorian population residing in Spain.

Puerto Rican Population Residing in Florida: Attitude Towards Organ Xenotransplantation.

Introduction: Puerto Ricans are one of the majority immigration groups in Florida. However, little is known about their attitudes toward xenotransplantation (XenoTx), a still experimental technique, which is making significant progress.

Objective: To analyze the attitude toward XenoTx of organs among the population of Puerto Rican residents in Florida.

Nicaraguan Population Residing in Florida Attitude Toward Different Types of Organ Donation.

Introduction: The population of Nicaraguan immigrants is growing in North America; however, they have been little analyzed concerning their attitude toward donation and organ transplantation.

Objective: To analyze the attitude toward the different types of organ donation among the Nicaraguan population residing in Florida.

Methods: Study population.

Ecuadorian Population Residing in Spain and Their Knowledge of Brain Death Concept.

Background: The Ecuadorian population forms the largest Latin American immigrant group in Spain. However, their knowledge about the brain death (BD) concept and the relationship with the attitude toward organ donation has been little analyzed. The objective of the study is to analyze the knowledge of the BD concept among the Ecuadorian population resident in Spain.

Knowledge of the Brain Death Concept Among the Puerto Rican Population Residing in Florida.

Introduction: Puerto Rican and Cuban populations constitute the largest immigrant groups in Florida. This leads to an increase in their involvement in the organ donation and transplantation process (ODT); however, there is very little understanding about their attitude toward and knowledge of related key aspects such as brain death (BD).

Objective: Analyze knowledge of the BD concept among the Puerto Rican population residing in Florida.

The Combination of Different Ergonomic Supports during Dental Procedures Reduces the Muscle Activity of the Neck and Shoulder.

Ergonomic supports have become popular for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. This study sought to evaluate the efficacy of different ergonomic supports and their combination to reduce muscle activity of the neck and shoulder muscles. A one-way repeated measures design was used to evaluate 36 practicing dentists while they performed three posterior composite restoration procedures on a phantom head.