Skin donation- knowledge and attitude among the undergraduate students

Abstract

Introduction: The skin is our body’s most diverse organ. Skin donation is a lifesaving act where healthy human skin is donated, usually after death, to help individuals who have suffered severe skin loss due to burns, injuries, or certain medical conditions. The main objective of the present study was to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding skin donation among the undergraduate students.

Method: A quantitative research approach along with descriptive research design was used. Convenient sampling technique was used to collect data through online mode from 110 undergraduate students of Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi during the month of April 2025. Structured knowledge questionnaire and Structured rating scale was used to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding skin donation. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data.

Result: The study revealed that out of 110 participants, only 5(4.54%) students having adequate knowledge, 66(60%) having moderately adequate knowledge and 39(35.45%) were having inadequate knowledge regarding skin donation while 78(70.90%) students were having favourable attitude and 32(29.09%) students shown unfavourable attitude regarding skin donation. 

Conclusion: The present study found that most participants showed a favourable attitude towards skin donation while only a small proportion had adequate knowledge. This indicates a clear gap between knowledge and attitude. Bridging this gap through targeted educational intervention is essential to enhance knowledge and promote actual participation in skin donation. Incorporating public awareness campaigns, community workshops and training program.