Y.S. Yew
Knowledge and beliefs on corneal donation in Singapore adults
National University of Singapore
baimb assess knowledge willingness singapore adults towards corneal donation bmethodsb study population consists cluster random sample population living bedok north area eastern part singapore study population comprised residents aged 2165 years living 675 randomly sampled housing units participation rate 659 544825 participants interviewed face face questionnaire formulated according modified horton horton model knowledge values attitudes spiritual beliefs participants assessed evaluate willingness donate corneas bresultsb 670 participants willing donate corneas ethnicity chinese religion christians hindus religion associated increased willingness donate corneas greater knowledge increased altruistic values also associated increased willingness donate corneas bconclusionb proportion participants willing donate corneas awareness corneal donation high specific knowledge increased among adults