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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Euthanasia among Selected Population in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Euthanasia is a term embroiled in controversy across the world. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and a�itude towards euthanasia among urban population of Thiruvananthapuram district. A convenience sample of 50 was included for the study. Data were collected by cross sectional design. Knowled...

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Xehetasun bibliografikoak
Egile nagusia: Sreeja I
Formatua: Printed Book
Argitaratua: International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing. 2015
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Sarrera elektronikoa:http://10.26.1.76/ks/006077.pdf
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Gaia:Euthanasia is a term embroiled in controversy across the world. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and a�itude towards euthanasia among urban population of Thiruvananthapuram district. A convenience sample of 50 was included for the study. Data were collected by cross sectional design. Knowledge and a�itude was assessed using structured self report questionnaire. Results revealed that 50% of the subjects had good knowledge about euthanasia and 68% had positive a�itude towards euthanasia. The study has got implication in health care practice that representatives of the general public should be included to formulate relevant policies related to euthanasia
Deskribapen fisikoa:January-June, 2015. Vol.1, No. 1