📄 Abstract
The study delves into the motivations behind voluntary body donation (VBD) by conducting a retrospective analysis of 120 registered body donors at the Department of Rachana Shareera, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan. The historical context of body donation is explored, tracing its roots back to Hindu religious literature and highlighting key milestones, such as the enactment of the Anatomy Act in India in 1948. The primary aim of the study is to evaluate the reasons driving individuals to voluntarily donate their body after death. The materials include the body donor register and relevant literature from Ayurvedic classical texts, contemporary science, journals, publications, and articles. The methods involve a retrospective analysis of the registered voluntary body donors. The study sheds light on the multifaceted reasons behind voluntary body donation, providing insights that can support educational and awareness initiatives in promoting Voluntary body donation.
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📚 How to Cite:
Dr Arpitha S, Dr Sireesha S R, Dr Uma B Gopal , INSIGHTS INTO BODY DONOR'S ATTITUDES AND PERSPECTIVES; A SURVEY ON VOLUNTARY BODY DONATION , Volume 10 , Issue 3, march 2024, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra16225