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Religion, Culture, and Autopsy: A Survey With Muslim Religious Officials
Abdullah Avşar1, Erdem Okdemir2, Alper Keten3
1From the Department of Forensic Medicine, KSU.
The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|November 6, 2019
Summary
Most religious officials view autopsy as appropriate in Islam, but a lack of knowledge and tradition influences negative attitudes. Religious leaders can help educate the public on autopsy's importance.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Medical Ethics
- Religious Studies
Background:
- Autopsy remains crucial in forensic and medical fields despite advanced diagnostics.
- Cultural and religious beliefs can significantly influence public perception of medical procedures like autopsy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of religious officials regarding autopsy.
- To evaluate the impact of religion and culture on these factors.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted with 219 Imams and 69 Quran instructors in Kahramanmaras.
- Participants provided informed consent, and their views on autopsy were assessed.
Main Results:
- 79% of participants found autopsy appropriate according to Islamic principles.
- The average knowledge score regarding autopsy was 7.45 ± 1.73.
- 83.3% believed religious officials should educate the public about autopsy.
Conclusions:
- Negative attitudes towards autopsy often arise from insufficient knowledge and cultural traditions.
- Religious officials play a vital role in dispelling misconceptions and fostering acceptance of autopsy.
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