Strength of Religious Faith and Attitude Towards Euthanasia Among Medical Professionals and Opinion Makers

Guzowski, Andrzej; Fiłon, Joanna; Krajewska-Kułak, Elżbieta

doi:10.1007/s10943-023-01860-1

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“…This religious influence might explain the absence of legalized euthanasia in Islamic nations [ 18 ]. Interestingly, research indicates that religiosity’s impact on attitudes toward euthanasia is more pronounced among medical professionals compared to those in other professions [ 19 ]. Perceptions of end-of-life care practices are surprisingly linked to several sociodemographic factors that might not be immediately obvious, including a nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), average life expectancy, and rates of infant mortality [ 20 ].…”

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Attitude of the Lithuanian Public toward Medical Assistance in Dying: A Cross-Sectional Study

Bachmetjev,

Airapetian,

Zablockis

2024

Healthcare

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Euthanasia and assisted suicide, involving the intentional termination of a patient’s life, are subjects of global debate influenced by cultural, ethical, and religious beliefs. This study explored the attitudes of the general public toward euthanasia, finding varying levels of support. A cross-sectional study was conducted. This research specifically evaluated the perspectives of 5804 Lithuanian residents using a survey distributed through social media, which presented medical scenarios on life-preserving interventions. Analysis indicated that gender, religion, experience in caring for patients in a terminal condition, education, and age significantly influenced the attitudes of the respondents toward end-of-life decisions. Specifically, factors like being non-religious or having less experience in caring for the terminally ill correlated with a more positive opinion regarding euthanasia and other forms of medical assistance in dying.

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Attitude of the Lithuanian Public toward Medical Assistance in Dying: A Cross-Sectional Study

Bachmetjev,

Airapetian,

Zablockis

2024

Healthcare

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Nurses’ opinions on euthanasia in Spain: an evaluation using a new version of the EAS

Lerma-García,

Parra-Fernández,

Romero-Blanco

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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Background Bioethical dilemmas at the end of life have led to regularization processes for the provision of medical assistance in dying patients in different countries. Since the regulation of euthanasia in Spain in 2021, the euthanasia act has been included as one of the benefits of the health system, which has undergone uneven development and implementation in different autonomous communities. The aim of this study was to review the Spanish version of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale following the partial modification of four items. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with a non-probabilistic sample of Spanish health workers from Islas Baleares. A self-reported sociodemographic questionnaire and the Euthanasia Attitude Scale were used for data collection. The psychometric properties of the scale were assessed, including reliability and validity, using a confirmatory factor analysis and a parallel analysis. Results The Cronbach's alpha of the EAS was α = 0.892, which implies good internal consistency. According to the confirmatory factor analysis, a Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin–value of 0.938 was obtained, and the result of Bartlett's test of sphericity was < 0.001. The questionnaire included four loading factors, which explained up to 56.99% of the variance. The parallel analysis revealed three significant factors and a fourth, less interpretative factor. Conclusions The EAS-ES-R is a valid instrument for assessing the attitudes toward euthanasia of both trainees and practicing health professionals. It may also be of vital importance in detecting training, support and implementation needs for laws regulating euthanasia in Spain.

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Strength of Religious Faith and Attitude Towards Euthanasia Among Medical Professionals and Opinion Makers

Cited by 2 publications

References 33 publications

Attitude of the Lithuanian Public toward Medical Assistance in Dying: A Cross-Sectional Study

Attitude of the Lithuanian Public toward Medical Assistance in Dying: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nurses’ opinions on euthanasia in Spain: an evaluation using a new version of the EAS

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