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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Public Health
  • Transplantation Medicine

Background:

  • Organ transplantation is a life-saving treatment for end-stage organ failure.
  • Key challenges include lack of awareness, inefficient organ procurement, and insufficient professional education.
  • Family refusal also significantly impacts organ donation rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess undergraduate students' knowledge of organ donation and transplantation in Brazil.
  • Focus on understanding awareness of regulations and donation strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative, observational study was conducted.
  • A 10-item anonymous questionnaire was used to gather data.
  • The survey was distributed via printed and electronic (Google Forms) versions.

Main Results:

  • 587 students completed the questionnaire.
  • Participants represented diverse fields: arts/humanities (43.6%), science/technology (27.1%), and biomedical (29.3%).
  • A significant majority (67.5%) lacked knowledge of donor criteria.

Conclusions:

  • University students in Brazil exhibit a substantial deficit in understanding organ donation and transplantation.
  • This highlights an urgent need for targeted educational interventions.