| Title |
Attitude of the Lithuanian public toward medical assistance in dying: a cross-sectional study / |
| Authors |
Bachmetjev, Benedikt ; Airapetian, Artur ; Zablockis, Rolandas |
| DOI |
10.3390/healthcare12060626 |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Healthcare (Switzerland).. Basel : MDPI. 2024, vol. 12, iss. 6, art. no. 626, p. [1-14].. eISSN 2227-9032 |
| Keywords [eng] |
assisted suicide ; euthanasia ; human rights ; terminal illness |
| Abstract [eng] |
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. |
| Published |
Basel : MDPI |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2024 |
| CC license |
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