EVALUATION OF THE RESULTS OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION TO PROMOTE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION DURING THE GREEN SEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN
- 1Universidade Anhanguera (UNIDERP), Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
- 2Universidade do Grande Rio (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- 3FRATELLO - Associação de Apoio ao Transplante de Órgãos e Tecidos de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
Abstract
Introduction: Organ shortage for transplantation remains a major public health challenge despite advances in the Brazilian National Transplant System. Family refusal, limited public awareness, and the lack of prior discussions regarding the intention to donate constitute significant barriers to effective organ donation. In this context, community interventions based on health education represent relevant strategies to improve public knowledge, encourage community engagement, and strengthen awareness regarding organ and tissue donation. Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of a community health education intervention aimed at increasing awareness of organ and tissue donation. Methods: This observational, descriptive study evaluated a community-based health education intervention conducted during the Steps for Life: Together for Organ and Tissue Donation event, held in September 2024 in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The initiative was promoted by Hospital Adventista do Pênfigo in partnership with Fratello – Association for Organ and Tissue Transplant Support of Mato Grosso do Sul and other public and private institutions. Medical students and approximately 30 healthcare professionals conducted a community walk, educational booths, guidance on organ and tissue donation, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and testimonials from healthcare professionals and transplant recipients. Participants interested in becoming donors voluntarily registered for follow-up and guidance on the procedures required to formalize their intention to donate. Satisfaction was assessed using a structured questionnaire administered at the end of the event. Results: Approximately 3,000 individuals participated in the intervention, demonstrating broad community engagement with the topic. Educational activities clarified questions regarding donation eligibility criteria, ethical and legal aspects of the donation process, and the importance of discussing donation wishes with family members. The voluntary registration process documented more than 150 formal expressions of intention to become organ donors. Participant satisfaction demonstrated high acceptance of the initiative, highlighting the organization of the event, the quality of educational activities, the multidisciplinary approach, and the integration among the community, healthcare professionals, transplant recipients, and participating institutions. Discussion: The findings indicate that community-based health education interventions effectively expand public access to reliable information on organ and tissue donation. Participatory strategies promoted community engagement and reinforced the importance of family discussions regarding donation decisions. The more than 150 formal expressions of donation intent recorded through voluntary registration represent an objective indicator of the intervention's immediate impact and suggest its potential to positively influence donation-related attitudes, supporting the inclusion of intersectoral educational initiatives in public policies aimed at increasing organ donation. Conclusion: The Steps for Life initiative proved to be an effective health education strategy for promoting organ and tissue donation. The collaboration among public and private institutions, healthcare professionals, medical students, and the community expanded the reach of educational activities and demonstrated the potential of such initiatives to strengthen the culture of organ donation.
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BibTeX
@article{cabanha2026evaluation,
title = {{EVALUATION OF THE RESULTS OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION TO PROMOTE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION DURING THE GREEN SEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN}},
author = {Regiane SANTANA DA CONCEIÇÃO FERREIRA CABANHA and Carlos Eduardo LEITÃO DA SILVA and Marielly VILELA DORNELES and João Paulo CORREA DA SILVEIRA and Danielly Camily PEREIRA CABANHA and Yvy MORO AVILA and Gustavo BARBOSA DE SOUSA and Gustavo ALVES RAPASSI},
journal = {Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1016/j.htct.2026.106865},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.htct.2026.106865},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - EVALUATION OF THE RESULTS OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION TO PROMOTE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION DURING THE GREEN SEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN
AU - Regiane SANTANA DA CONCEIÇÃO FERREIRA CABANHA
AU - Carlos Eduardo LEITÃO DA SILVA
AU - Marielly VILELA DORNELES
AU - João Paulo CORREA DA SILVEIRA
AU - Danielly Camily PEREIRA CABANHA
AU - Yvy MORO AVILA
AU - Gustavo BARBOSA DE SOUSA
AU - Gustavo ALVES RAPASSI
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/23
JO - Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy
DO - 10.1016/j.htct.2026.106865
UR - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.htct.2026.106865
AB - Introduction: Organ shortage for transplantation remains a major public health challenge despite advances in the Brazilian National Transplant System. Family refusal, limited public awareness, and the lack of prior discussions regarding the intention to donate constitute significant barriers to effective organ donation. In this context, community interventions based on health education represent relevant strategies to improve public knowledge, encourage community engagement, and strengthen awareness regarding organ and tissue donation. Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of a community health education intervention aimed at increasing awareness of organ and tissue donation. Methods: This observational, descriptive study evaluated a community-based health education intervention conducted during the Steps for Life: Together for Organ and Tissue Donation event, held in September 2024 in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The initiative was promoted by Hospital Adventista do Pênfigo in partnership with Fratello – Association for Organ and Tissue Transplant Support of Mato Grosso do Sul and other public and private institutions. Medical students and approximately 30 healthcare professionals conducted a community walk, educational booths, guidance on organ and tissue donation, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and testimonials from healthcare professionals and transplant recipients. Participants interested in becoming donors voluntarily registered for follow-up and guidance on the procedures required to formalize their intention to donate. Satisfaction was assessed using a structured questionnaire administered at the end of the event. Results: Approximately 3,000 individuals participated in the intervention, demonstrating broad community engagement with the topic. Educational activities clarified questions regarding donation eligibility criteria, ethical and legal aspects of the donation process, and the importance of discussing donation wishes with family members. The voluntary registration process documented more than 150 formal expressions of intention to become organ donors. Participant satisfaction demonstrated high acceptance of the initiative, highlighting the organization of the event, the quality of educational activities, the multidisciplinary approach, and the integration among the community, healthcare professionals, transplant recipients, and participating institutions. Discussion: The findings indicate that community-based health education interventions effectively expand public access to reliable information on organ and tissue donation. Participatory strategies promoted community engagement and reinforced the importance of family discussions regarding donation decisions. The more than 150 formal expressions of donation intent recorded through voluntary registration represent an objective indicator of the intervention's immediate impact and suggest its potential to positively influence donation-related attitudes, supporting the inclusion of intersectoral educational initiatives in public policies aimed at increasing organ donation. Conclusion: The Steps for Life initiative proved to be an effective health education strategy for promoting organ and tissue donation. The collaboration among public and private institutions, healthcare professionals, medical students, and the community expanded the reach of educational activities and demonstrated the potential of such initiatives to strengthen the culture of organ donation.
SN - 2531-1379
SN - 2531-1387
ER -