A INFLUÊNCIA DA RELIGIÃO NA DECISÃO DOS FAMILIARES PELA DOAÇÃO DE ÓRGÃOS

Abstract

This dissertation study aims to analyze the perception of a CIHDOTT / OPO team about the influence of religion on the attitude of families towards organ donation. To this end, it addresses the relationship between religion and organ donation, presenting a brief historical overview of donations throughout history, as well as in Brazil, in addition to the ethical aspects involved. The views of the main monotheistic religions (Christianity, Judaism and Islam) are presented and analyzed and, in less depth, the understanding of other religions is also described. The research, of the exploratory type with a qualitative approach, was carried out with the professionals that make up the transplant team of a university hospital in the municipality of Itaperuna-RJ, in the first semester of 2020. The instrument used for data collection was a semi-questionnaire. -structured, The results showed that culture and religion were, in this case, the main reasons for the family's refusal to donate. It is understood that these causes cannot be considered a lack of solidarity and generosity, but the result of ignorance or inadequate information. The organ donation decision is complex, based heavily on personal beliefs. In this research, the perspective of the interviewed team demonstrates that, in general, there are misunderstandings about religious attitudes and ignorance about the donation process. Thus, it is believed that interventions to better involve the community, promote trust and provide information represent promising opportunities for increasing organ donation in the future.