Exposure to dissection-A factor influencing the choice of voluntary body donation

Author(s): B Anisha1, S Sangeetha1, Anu Francis1
1Department of Anatomy, Dr Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Dayanand Sagar University, Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Rd, Kanakapura, Karnataka 562112, India.
Copyright © B Anisha, S Sangeetha, Anu Francis. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Abstract

This paper highlights the significance of cadaver dissection as an essential part of medical education and emphasizes the shortage of cadavers in medical colleges. The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of medical students towards body donation. The results indicate that a majority of students are willing to donate organs but not their whole body due to concerns about disrespectful behavior in the dissection hall. Moreover, some students were not aware of the legal procedures involved in body donation. The study found no significant difference in opinion based on gender or religion. The findings of this study may be useful in promoting body donation and addressing the shortage of cadavers in medical colleges.

Keywords: Cadaver dissection; Medical education; Body donation; Attitude; Shortage.