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Table 6 Themes and subthemes of the interviews

From: Examining kidney donation in Nigeria: a mixed methods study of family members’ knowledge, perceptions, information needs and decision-making

Themes

Subthemes

1→Knowledge of kidney Donation and Transplantation

Good knowledge

Poor knowledge

2→Willingness to donate a kidney

Willing to donate

Unwilling to donate

Undecided

3→Factors influencing willingness to donate kidney

Personal factors

Religious factors

Sociocultural factors

Psychological factors

Concerns and Fears about kidney donation

Relationship with patients

4→Participation in Kidney Donation Education Program.

Absence of formal education

Personal study

5→Information and Support Needed for Kidney Donation Decision.

Donation risks

Chances of survival

Surgery procedure

Transplant team’s expertise

Gender eligibility

Alternative to kidney donation

Monetary support

6→Recommendations from family members

Early public awareness creation

Provision of adequate equipment and services