Clearing the path to vision restoration: an analysis of attitudes and associated factors towards cornea donation in Syria

ObjectiveThis study aims to assess attitudes and associated factors towards cornea donation among visitors of a main public hospital in Damascus. Findings of this study can contribute to the development of effective donation campaigns and applying cornea donation in Syria.MethodsThis cross-sectional study included individuals who were above 18 years old and were visitors of Al-Mouwasat University Hospital in Damascus, Syria. Data were gathered using a questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews with the participants. A validated questionnaire was used and consisted of three sections: demographic information, awareness assessment and evaluation of participants’ attitudes towards corneal donation. Associations between participants’ demographics and variables were tested using χ2 test, and a p value of