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Journal of Religion and Health
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 6/2014

01-12-2014 | Original Paper

Understanding African American’s Religious Beliefs and Organ Donation Intentions

Authors: Dana H. Z. Robinson, Susan M. Gerbensky Klammer, Jennie P. Perryman, Nancy J. Thompson, Kimberly R. Jacob Arriola

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 6/2014

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Abstract

African Americans are overrepresented on the organ transplant waiting list and underrepresented among organ and tissue donors. One of the most highly noted reasons for lack of donation is the perception that donation is contrary to religious beliefs. The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to explore the complexities of religion (beliefs, religiosity, and religious involvement) and its association with willingness to donate and the written expression of donation intentions. Findings from a sample of 505 African American participants suggest that religion is a multidimensional construct and results differ depending on how the construct is measured and operationalized.
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Metadata
Title
Understanding African American’s Religious Beliefs and Organ Donation Intentions
Authors
Dana H. Z. Robinson
Susan M. Gerbensky Klammer
Jennie P. Perryman
Nancy J. Thompson
Kimberly R. Jacob Arriola
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-014-9841-3

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