Orange June Campaign

Introduction: The Orange June Campaign was a community campaign designed to educate the population of Catanduva/SP on the prevention and treatment of burns in general, distributing booklets, with a particular focus on electrical burns. Additionally, the campaign involved the distribution of plant seedlings, encouraging the sustainability, and facilitated a better doctor-population relationship by involving medical students.Objectives: The main objectives were to educate and inform the population, providing them with better knowledge about burn prevention and treatment, especially for electrical burns, while also promoting sustainability and encouraging environmental improvement in the city.Methods: The campaign distributed 50 tree seedlings (including fruit-bearing and non-fruit-bearing species). Approximately 220 booklets on the main forms of burn prevention, with an emphasis on electrical burns, and guidance on how to handle burns were distributed. The event took place in the city's busiest square and featured two posters on burn prevention and care. Moreover, 50 plant seedlings were given out to promote sustainability, and there was a musical attraction to capture the population's attention during a part of the event.Results: The population showed significant interest in learning about burns, and the medical students were eager to teach them. All seedlings and 220 booklets were distributed.Conclusion: The campaign proved to be effective and significant due to its relevance. By addressing an important subject, it successfully educated the population on burn prevention and treatment, particularly regarding electrical burns. Additionally, the initiative encouraged sustainable practices through the distribution of plant seedlings and fostered a stronger bond between medical students and the community. The actions taken during the campaign were meaningful for the well-being of the population and the improvement of the environment in the city.