Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry and Psychology, cilt.7, sa.2, ss.194-201, 2025 (Scopus)
Liver transplantation faces challenges arising from low public awareness, leading to shortages in organ donations and failure to meet patient needs. This study explores the dynamics between coverage within Turkey’s traditional print media and the rates of liver transplantation, specifically analyzing news from the Sabah, Hürriyet, and Sözcü newspapers over ten years. This analysis aims to assess how print media coverage influences the public understanding and frequency of liver transplants, extending beyond the mere volume of articles and considering how these stories are presented. The study also evaluates the existence of a media bias in favor of living donor stories over those of deceased donors, which may shape public attitudes and behaviors regarding organ donation. This bias is evident in the limited coverage of deceased organ donors, highlighting a gap in public awareness and understanding. Based on an analysis of 280 articles, a significant link is shown between the extent of news coverage and the number of liver transplants, indicating the media’s substantial impact on transplantation activities. Moreover, a correlation is identified between the limited coverage of deceased organ donors and the broader issue of limited public awareness in Turkey, reflecting the comparative lack of media focus on postmortem donations.