A Study to Assess The Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge and Attitude of People Regarding Organ Donation in Rural Area of Haryana

A study to assess the effectiveness of information booklet on knowledge and attitude of people regarding organ donation in rural area of Haryana.

Numerous studies have shown result that general population lacks knowledge and awareness regarding organ donation. Hence, researchers planned to undertake this study.

This was a quantitative, pre-experimental study. Self-developed, pre-tested, validated questionnaires and information booklet was used among conveniently sampled 40 subjects residing in Kabri village in Panipat district of Haryana.

There was significant increase in knowledge (p=0.001), modification of attitude in a positive manner (p=0.001) after giving information booklet. There was significant correlation of age with pre-test knowledge (p=0.028).

Information booklet proved to be effective in improving knowledge and modifying attitude positively. Thus, it can be used as a tool to create awareness among mass in community and hospital settings.