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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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Tác giả chính: Sreeja I
Định dạng: Printed Book
Được phát hành: International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing. 2015
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Truy cập trực tuyến:http://10.26.1.76/ks/006077.pdf
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Tóm tắt: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
Mô tả vật lý:January-June, 2015. Vol.1, No. 1