Abstract
African Americans consent to donation less often than whites, have fears and misconceptions about donation specific to their
cultures, and wait longer to receive transplants when the need is identified. However, there is less detailed empirical data
on the transplant needs and barriers for Haitian immigrants. This paper describes focus group results designed to identify
culturally grounded beliefs, attitudes, and barriers to organ donation. Results were used to design and implement the “Bay
Lavi” (Give Life) campaign designed to raise awareness and increase organ donation consent among Haitian Immigrants.
cultures, and wait longer to receive transplants when the need is identified. However, there is less detailed empirical data
on the transplant needs and barriers for Haitian immigrants. This paper describes focus group results designed to identify
culturally grounded beliefs, attitudes, and barriers to organ donation. Results were used to design and implement the “Bay
Lavi” (Give Life) campaign designed to raise awareness and increase organ donation consent among Haitian Immigrants.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-6
- DOI 10.1007/s10903-012-9719-y
- Authors
- Victoria Orrego Dunleavy, Communication Studies, University of Miami, Frances L. Wolfson Building 3014, 5100 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
- Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
- Online ISSN 1557-1920
- Print ISSN 1557-1912