Feasibility and acceptability of pooled sputum testing for tuberculosis: a multicountry qualitative study of the Start4All project.

Organ donation is commonly defined as the voluntary and altruistic act of giving organs, tissues, or cells to those in need, typically, though not exclusively, after death. In Canada, the donation process is governed by various national and provincial laws and regulations to ensure ethical and transparent practices, such as Canadian Blood Services and Ontario’s Trillium Gift of Life Network. The demand for organ transplants greatly surpasses the available supply, leading to extensive wait times for patients in need. Despite overwhelming public support of organ donation (> 90%), only 25% of the Canadian and 35% of the Ontario public have registered their decision to donate., As a result, many government initiatives have emphasized the need for increasing rates of donation through multisectoral activities, such as identifying decision-making mechanisms and improving professional education and general awareness. There has been much research assessing university students’ attitudes, knowledge, and willingness regarding organ donation.– This body of research has highlighted the positive impact of educational interventions on undergraduates’ perspectives of organ donation, particularly among nursing and medical students in the United States and around the world.– However, few studies have investigated the attitudes of Canadian undergraduate (baccalaureate) students, with most studies focusing on medical students., Additionally, there have been limited studies conducted on Canadian students that have investigated the effects of educational interventions on the knowledge of organ donation. As such, this study aims to address this research gap by surveying undergraduate baccalaureate students of all programs at Western University, London, Ontario (hereinafter, “Western”). This study will help shape future research on educational interventions to improve Canadian undergraduates’ views on organ donation. Understanding their attitudes is key, as they can register as donors and may later influence organ-donation policy through careers in health care or politics.