Factors Associated With University Students’ Attitude Toward Euthanasia

Saadeh, Rami; Banat, Amani; AbuZeina, Dalia; Al-Bourini, Tasneem; Abdelqader, Eman; Alrabadi, Nasr; Alfaqih, Mahmoud A.; Allouh, Mohammed Z.

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“…On the other hand, spirituality is identified as a primary factor in perceptions of euthanasia (Green, 2021; Saadeh et al, 2021). Some studies have found a direct link between views of euthanasia and spirituality, suggesting that regular religious practice is connected to negative perceptions of euthanasia (Badanta et al, 2022; Malliarou et al, 2022; Sabriseilabi & Williams, 2022).…”

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The paradoxical position of nurses regarding euthanasia and its legalisation: A descriptive quantitative study

Ortega‐Galán,

Ibáñez‐Masero,

Fernández‐Martínez

et al. 2023

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and ObjectivesTo learn about the attitudes of nurses working in the Andalusian Public Health System regarding euthanasia and its legalisation.BackgroundEuthanasia often finds itself in the crosshairs of ethical and political debate on an international scale. Currently, the Spanish Organic Law 3/2021 of 24 March, 2021, recognises euthanasia as a fundamental right in Spain. It is of particular interest to know about the views, attitudes and stances that Andalusian nurses have of euthanasia as they are key players within the framework of euthanasia and administration of life‐ending drugs. They play a central role in guiding patients through the euthanasia application process.DesignObservational descriptive study.MethodsA study of Andalusian Public Health System nurses was carried out using non‐probability convenience sampling. 518 nurses with an average age of 44.75 years answered in a questionnaire that was distributed on an online platform. Socio‐demographic and occupational variables were assessed, together with the Death Anxiety Scale and the Euthanasia Attitude Scale. A bivariate analysis and a multivariate linear regression model were performed. The STROBE checklist was used.ResultsThe mean score obtained on the Euthanasia Attitude Scale was 75.95 (SD = 16.53). The mean score obtained on the Death Anxiety Scale was 7.56 (SD = 3.05). The variables age and work experience were negatively correlated with the total scores of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale and the categories ‘Ethical considerations’, ‘Practical considerations’ and ‘Treasuring life’. On the other hand, there was a significant positive correlation between age and work experience and ‘Spiritual beliefs’ category.ConclusionsThe current situation shows a worrying paradox. There is a stark difference between positive professional attitudes towards euthanasia and the desire to participate in its application.Relevance to Clinical PracticeIt is vital that educational and healthcare institutions make the necessary efforts to ensure that nurses develop sound moral judgement, displaying the moral conscience and ethical commitment required of this established profession.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contribution.

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The paradoxical position of nurses regarding euthanasia and its legalisation: A descriptive quantitative study

Ortega‐Galán,

Ibáñez‐Masero,

Fernández‐Martínez

et al. 2023

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…Euthanasia-related attitudes are affected by age, gender, legal regulations, personal values and religious beliefs (Dag and Badir, 2017;Yang et al, 2018). Many studies carried out with nurses in different cultures have found a positive relationship between religious devotion and euthanasia (Abohaimeda et al, 2019;Saadeh et al, 2021;Sabriseilabi and Williams, 2020;Yildirim, 2020;Zaccaria et al, 2019).…”

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The Relationship Between the Attitudes of Midwifery Students Towards Euthanasia and Their Religious Attitudes: A Cross Sectional Study in Türkiye

DOĞAN YÜKSEKOL,

KOÇ,

BALTACI

et al. 2023

Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi

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Objective: This study was carried out to determine the relationship between the attitudes of midwifery students about euthanasia and their religious attitudes. Methods: The universe of this cross-sectional study consisted of students studying in the midwifery department of a university in eastern Türkiye. The study was carried out with 284 volunteer midwifery students between November and December 2021. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation values were used in the evaluation of the data. Independent samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for normally distributed variables, and Spearman correlation analysis was used for non-normally distributed variables. The study data were collected through Google Form. Participants were asked a consent question via the Google form to confirm whether they wanted to participate in the study. Results: The mean total Health Professional Euthanasia Attitude Scale (HPEAS) score of the participants was found as 83.04±16.07, while their mean total Ok-Religious Attitude Scale (ORASI) score was determined as 34.01±6.00. Accordingly, the participants had moderate attitudes about supporting euthanasia, while their religious attitudes were positive. Conclusions: As a result of this study, it was observed that most of the students had negative attitudes towards euthanasia, and one of the factors that affected these attitudes was religious belief.

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“…Several studies have found that students in health sciences who feel more strongly about their religion are typically not in favour of euthanasia. [7][8][9][10] In addition, general practitioners were less supportive of euthanasia compared to senior medical students, 11 while medical students in fifth study year were less inclined towards euthanasia compared to students in second study year. 12 However, some evidence suggests that having more clinical experience with mental health counselling helps foster a positive attitude towards euthanasia.…”

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Personality traits and attitude towards euthanasia among medical students in Serbia

Ristic,

Ignjatovic-Ristic,

Gazibara

2023

Int J Psychiatry Med

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Objective Various factors may influence the attitudes of medical students towards euthanasia, including personal values, beliefs, and personality traits. The objective of this study was to examine the attitudes of second and fifth year medical students about euthanasia and the relationship with students’ personality traits. Methods Medical students from the Universities of Kragujevac and Belgrade participated in this study. A questionnaire assessed attitudes toward euthanasia and student personality traits (honesty–humility, emotionality, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness [HEXACO-60]). Results More than 50% of students in the second year and 60% of students in the fifth year were supportive of euthanasia. Students in the fifth year were 2.5 times more likely to express a concern that euthanasia needs to be clearly regulated by law compared to students in the second year. The adjusted analyses indicated that lower levels of honesty–humility and emotionality were positively associated with students’ belief that euthanasia should be legalized. Conclusion Many medical students in Serbia have a positive attitude towards euthanasia. It is important to consider the possible influences of culture, religion, and the law on attitudes towards euthanasia. Undergraduate medical training should include more hours dedicated to palliative care and end-of-life topics to raise awareness of patients’ preferences in this regard.

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Factors Associated With University Students’ Attitude Toward Euthanasia

Cited by 5 publications

References 29 publications

The paradoxical position of nurses regarding euthanasia and its legalisation: A descriptive quantitative study

The paradoxical position of nurses regarding euthanasia and its legalisation: A descriptive quantitative study

The Relationship Between the Attitudes of Midwifery Students Towards Euthanasia and Their Religious Attitudes: A Cross Sectional Study in Türkiye

Personality traits and attitude towards euthanasia among medical students in Serbia

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