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A multicenter study of the attitude of secondary school teachers toward solid organ donation and transplantation in the southeast of Spain

2014; Wiley; Volume: 28; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/ctr.12308

1399-0012

Beatríz Febrero, Antonio Ríos, A. López‐Navas, L. Martínez‐Alarcón, Javier Almela-Baeza, Á. Sánchez, José Luis Cobo Sánchez, Juan José Parrilla, Pablo Ramírez, Pascual Parrilla,

Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes

Abstract Background Teachers play a fundamental role in providing information to adolescents and could influence their attitudes. Objectives To analyze the attitude of teachers toward organ donation and the concept of brain death ( BD ); the psychosocial variables related to attitude; and the information provided to pupils. Methods A multicenter study was carried out using a random sample of secondary school teaching staff from 10 schools (n = 327) in the southeast of Spain. Attitude toward organ donation was assessed using a validated questionnaire that was self‐administered and completed anonymously. Results The questionnaire completion rate was 88% (n = 288), with 75% (n = 215) in favor of organ donation, 23% had doubts, and 2% were not in favor. Regarding the knowledge of BD , 62% (n = 179) accepted that this meant a person's death. The variables associated with a more favorable attitude included conversations with family and friends (p < 0.05); a partner's favorable opinion ( OR 3.194); knowledge of the concept of BD (p = 0.006); being a blood donor ( OR 8.264); and a favorable attitude toward autopsy ( OR 4.716). Teachers provided information about organ donation to pupils in 16% of cases (n = 47). Conclusions Seventy‐five percent of teachers are in favor of organ donation. Their attitude is affected by psychosocial factors.