J Korean Acad Nurs.  2015 Dec;45(6):802-811. 10.4040/jkan.2015.45.6.802.

Structural Equation Modeling on Living and Brain Death Organ Donation Intention in Nursing Students

• Kim EA
• Choi SE

• KMID: 2363104
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2015.45.6.802

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to test and validate a model to predict living and brain death organ donation intention in nursing students. The conceptual model was based on the theory planned behavior.
METHODS
Quota sampling methodology was used to recruit 921 nursing students from all over the country and data collection was done from October 1 to December 20, 2013.
RESULTS
The model fit indices for the hypothetical model were suitable for the recommended level. Knowledge, attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control explained 40.2% and 40.1% respectively for both living and brain death organ donation intention. Subjective norm was the most direct influential factor for organ donation intention. Knowledge had significant direct effect on attitude and indirect effect on subjective norm and perceived behavioral control. These effects were higher in brain death organ donation intention than in living donation intention.
CONCLUSION
The overall findings of this study suggest the need to develop systematic education programs to increases knowledge about brain death organ donation. The development, application, and evaluation of intervention programs are required to improve subjective norm.

Keyword

Tissue and organ procurement; Intention; Students; Nursing

MeSH Terms

*Brain Death
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Intention
Male
*Models, Theoretical
Students, Nursing/*psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tissue and Organ Procurement
Young Adult