Willingness to donate the brain on death for scientific research purposes in northeastern Mexico.
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| Title: | Willingness to donate the brain on death for scientific research purposes in northeastern Mexico. |
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| Alternate Title: | Disponibilidad para donar el cerebro al fallecer con fines de investigación científica en el noreste de México. |
| Authors: | Yeverino-Gutiérrez, Myrna L.1, González-González, María del R.2, Corral-Symes, Ruth3, Arellano-Rodríguez, Mariela3, González-Santiago, Omar4 omar.gonzalezst@uanl.edu.mx |
| Source: | Revista Mexicana de Neurociencia. May/Jun2026, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p140-144. 5p. |
| Subjects: | ORGAN donation, MEDICAL research, PUBLIC health research, INTERNET surveys |
| Geographic Terms: | MEXICO, MONTERREY (Mexico) |
| Abstract (English): | Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the willingness of inhabitants of Metropolitan Monterrey, Mexico, to donate their brains after death for scientific research purposes. Methods: An electronic survey with multiple-choice questions was administered online. Survey addresses willingness to donate their brains and the factors that may influence this decision. The survey was distributed through major social media platforms for 9 months. Percentages were calculated, and differences between groups were assessed with the χ2 test. Results: A total of 350 people responded to the survey. Of these, 68.5% were female, 85.4% were between 18 and 39 years old, 76.2% were single or divorced, 71.1% practiced some religion, 72.9% had a bachelor's degree or higher, and 64.6% reported incomes = 19,999 Mexican pesos. When asked, "How likely are you to donate your brain for scientific research after death?," 64.9% responded "highly likely" or "likely." The main reasons for donating were as follows: (1) "I like the idea that studying my brain could help save lives," and (2) "I believe I won't need my organs after death." Conversely, the main reasons for not donating were as follows: (1) "Fear that my organs might be taken prematurely when recovery is still possible," and (2) "I don't like thinking about it." Conclusions: A high proportion of Metropolitan Monterrey Mexico's inhabitants are willing to donate their brains after death for scientific research purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): | Objetivo: Determinar la disposición de los habitantes del área Metropolitana de Monterrey, México de donar su cerebro al fallecer con fines de investigación científica. Métodos: Se aplicó una encuesta electrónica en línea con preguntas de opción múltiple, que evaluaba la disposición de donar y los factores que influyen en esta decisión. La encuesta se distribuyó durante nueve meses a través de plataformas principales de redes sociales. Se calcularon porcentajes y las diferencias entre grupos se evaluaron con la prueba de Chi-cuadrada (χ2). Resultados: Un total de 350 personas respondieron la encuesta. De ellas, el 68.5% eran mujeres, el 85.4% tenía entre 18 y 39 años, el 76.2% eran solteros o divorciados, el 71.1% practicaba alguna religión, el 72.9% contaba con licenciatura o estudios superiores, y el 64.6% reportó ingresos = $19,999 pesos mensuales. Al preguntar ¿Qué tan probable es que done su cerebro para investigación científica después de morir?, el 64.9% respondió "muy probable" o "probable." Las principales razones para donar fueron: 1) "Me gusta la idea de que estudiar mi cerebro pueda salvar vidas," 2) "Creo que no necesitaré mis órganos después de morir." Por otro lado, las razones principales para no donar fueron: 1) "Temor a que mis órganos sean extraídos prematuramente cuando aún haya posibilidad de recuperación," 2) "No me gusta pensar en ello." Conclusiones: Una proporción alta de habitantes área metropolitana de Monterrey, México está dispuesta a donar su cerebro post mortem con fines de investigación científica. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Items | – Name: Title Label: Title Group: Ti Data: Willingness to donate the brain on death for scientific research purposes in northeastern Mexico. – Name: TitleAlt Label: Alternate Title Group: TiAlt Data: Disponibilidad para donar el cerebro al fallecer con fines de investigación científica en el noreste de México. – Name: Author Label: Authors Group: Au Data: <searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Yeverino-Gutiérrez%2C+Myrna+L%2E%22">Yeverino-Gutiérrez, Myrna L.</searchLink><relatesTo>1</relatesTo><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22González-González%2C+María+del+R%2E%22">González-González, María del R.</searchLink><relatesTo>2</relatesTo><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Corral-Symes%2C+Ruth%22">Corral-Symes, Ruth</searchLink><relatesTo>3</relatesTo><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Arellano-Rodríguez%2C+Mariela%22">Arellano-Rodríguez, Mariela</searchLink><relatesTo>3</relatesTo><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22González-Santiago%2C+Omar%22">González-Santiago, Omar</searchLink><relatesTo>4</relatesTo><i> omar.gonzalezst@uanl.edu.mx</i> – Name: TitleSource Label: Source Group: Src Data: <searchLink fieldCode="JN" term="%22Revista+Mexicana+de+Neurociencia%22">Revista Mexicana de Neurociencia</searchLink>. May/Jun2026, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p140-144. 5p. – Name: Subject Label: Subjects Group: Su Data: <searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22ORGAN+donation%22">ORGAN donation</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22MEDICAL+research%22">MEDICAL research</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22PUBLIC+health+research%22">PUBLIC health research</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22INTERNET+surveys%22">INTERNET surveys</searchLink> – Name: SubjectGeographic Label: Geographic Terms Group: Su Data: <searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22MEXICO%22">MEXICO</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22MONTERREY+%28Mexico%29%22">MONTERREY (Mexico)</searchLink> – Name: Abstract Label: Abstract (English) Group: Ab Data: Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the willingness of inhabitants of Metropolitan Monterrey, Mexico, to donate their brains after death for scientific research purposes. Methods: An electronic survey with multiple-choice questions was administered online. Survey addresses willingness to donate their brains and the factors that may influence this decision. The survey was distributed through major social media platforms for 9 months. Percentages were calculated, and differences between groups were assessed with the χ2 test. Results: A total of 350 people responded to the survey. Of these, 68.5% were female, 85.4% were between 18 and 39 years old, 76.2% were single or divorced, 71.1% practiced some religion, 72.9% had a bachelor's degree or higher, and 64.6% reported incomes = 19,999 Mexican pesos. When asked, "How likely are you to donate your brain for scientific research after death?," 64.9% responded "highly likely" or "likely." The main reasons for donating were as follows: (1) "I like the idea that studying my brain could help save lives," and (2) "I believe I won't need my organs after death." Conversely, the main reasons for not donating were as follows: (1) "Fear that my organs might be taken prematurely when recovery is still possible," and (2) "I don't like thinking about it." Conclusions: A high proportion of Metropolitan Monterrey Mexico's inhabitants are willing to donate their brains after death for scientific research purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] – Name: Abstract Label: Abstract (Spanish) Group: Ab Data: Objetivo: Determinar la disposición de los habitantes del área Metropolitana de Monterrey, México de donar su cerebro al fallecer con fines de investigación científica. Métodos: Se aplicó una encuesta electrónica en línea con preguntas de opción múltiple, que evaluaba la disposición de donar y los factores que influyen en esta decisión. La encuesta se distribuyó durante nueve meses a través de plataformas principales de redes sociales. Se calcularon porcentajes y las diferencias entre grupos se evaluaron con la prueba de Chi-cuadrada (χ2). Resultados: Un total de 350 personas respondieron la encuesta. De ellas, el 68.5% eran mujeres, el 85.4% tenía entre 18 y 39 años, el 76.2% eran solteros o divorciados, el 71.1% practicaba alguna religión, el 72.9% contaba con licenciatura o estudios superiores, y el 64.6% reportó ingresos = $19,999 pesos mensuales. Al preguntar ¿Qué tan probable es que done su cerebro para investigación científica después de morir?, el 64.9% respondió "muy probable" o "probable." Las principales razones para donar fueron: 1) "Me gusta la idea de que estudiar mi cerebro pueda salvar vidas," 2) "Creo que no necesitaré mis órganos después de morir." Por otro lado, las razones principales para no donar fueron: 1) "Temor a que mis órganos sean extraídos prematuramente cuando aún haya posibilidad de recuperación," 2) "No me gusta pensar en ello." Conclusiones: Una proporción alta de habitantes área metropolitana de Monterrey, México está dispuesta a donar su cerebro post mortem con fines de investigación científica. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] – Name: AbstractSuppliedCopyright Label: Group: Ab Data: <i>Copyright of Revista Mexicana de Neurociencia is the property of Academia Mexicana de Neurologia and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.</i> (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) |
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