Efficacy of education strategies concerning organ shortage: state-of-the-art and proposals
Journal Title: Journal of Health and Social Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Aim of this study was to review the underlying reasons for organ shortage and the efficacy of current education programs, in order to propose messages to modify socio-psychological feelings to donation. Discussion: Emotional barriers such as fear of death and mutilation are the major reasons for inadequate organ donation; nevertheless, education programs do not consider these barriers. Concerning non-cognitive factors as donation’s inhibitions, phrases ‘after death, our body is a unique source of health’ and ‘throughout life, we are potential recipients of a transplant’ should be suggestions for a slogan change. Youth education, starting early, should be well thought out to avoid irrational prejudice to donation. Educational curriculums should be globally established. Education and health stakeholders as well as religious authorities should support this strategy. In search to a long-term solution to the present crisis for society, this teaching strategy should be pedagogically adapted to the socioeconomic characteristics of each region. Conclusion: Educational options to improve knowledge and attitudes toward organ donation should be carefully planned to prevent ‘organ shortage’ becoming a permanent and unjustifiable critical health crisis.
Authors and Affiliations
Felix Cantarovich
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP369880
- DOI 10.19204/2018/ffcc3
- Views 126
- Downloads 0
Complications of tattoos and tattoos removal: state-of-the-art in Italy
Introduction: Modern tattoo removal began as a science approximately 20 years ago, and relatively few advances have been made since then. The aim of this study is twofold: first, to review the complications of tattoos an...
Prevalence of alcohol and drug consumption and knowledge of drug/alcohol-related sexual assaults among Italian adolescents
Introduction: Alcohol is the most widely used substance among adolescents, exceeding the use of tobacco and illicit drugs. The study aims at investigating the prevalence of alcohol and drug use and prevalence and knowled...
Prevalence and risk factors for Sick Building Syndrome among Italian correctional officers: A pilot study
Introduction: Over the past two decades, numerous studies on indoor air and the Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) have been conducted, mostly in office environments. However, there is little knowledge about SBS in police offi...
Impact of diet on vitamin D status in a Sri Lanka-based sample of pregnant women
Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is common during pregnancy in Asian countries. However, there is little knowledge about vitamin D status of pregnant mothers and, therefore, supplements are not routinely provided in pu...
The high cancer incidence in young people in Italy: do genetic signatures reveal their environmental causes?
The increased incidence of cancer in children and adolescents registered in Italy in the last few decades is one of the highest amongst Western countries. The causes are difficult to identify, but recent daily news and s...