Organ donation in Saudi Arabia: a profile of public knowledge and behavior from an online survey

Background Despite advanced healthcare infrastructure and supportive policy, low donor availability remains the major barrier to organ transplantation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Multiple interlinked and complex factors, including psychosocial, cultural, and religious factors, are believed to influence organ donation behavior. The current study explored public knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral intentions toward organ donation in KSA to inform targeted interventions. Methods A cross-sectional online survey grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior was administered nationwide between June and December 2022. Eligible participants were KSA residents aged ≥16 years who could read Arabic and provided consent. A convenience sampling method was used to recruit participants; incomplete responses (