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Argentinian validation of the attitudes Towards Euthanasia Scale
Agustina Senese1,2, Gabriel Goldraij3, Débora Lema2,4
1Hospital Dr. Cosme Argerich, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Medicina
|April 8, 2025
Summary
This study validated the Attitudes Towards Euthanasia scale for seriously ill patients in Argentina. The scale demonstrated good reliability and validity, showing no significant differences in euthanasia perceptions based on patient demographics.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Psychometrics
- Oncology
Background:
- Euthanasia is a debated topic in Argentina, with limited research on seriously ill patients' attitudes.
- Conceptualization and study limitations surrounding euthanasia require clarification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To cross-culturally adapt and validate the Attitudes Towards Euthanasia scale for Spanish-Argentine language.
- To explore the psychometric properties of the scale in a seriously ill Argentinean population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilized the Attitudes Toward Euthanasia Scale.
- A non-probabilistic sample of 167 patients with advanced diseases was recruited from seven healthcare centers in Argentina.
- Inclusion criteria specified patients over 18, aware of incurable disease, and capable of informed consent.
Main Results:
- The sample (N=167) was predominantly cancer patients (72.5%), with an average age of 68.
- The Attitudes Towards Euthanasia scale exhibited good internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.837).
- No significant differences in euthanasia perceptions were found regarding diagnosis, gender, education, or religious affiliation.
Conclusions:
- The validated Attitudes Towards Euthanasia scale possesses adequate psychometric properties for use with seriously ill Argentinean patients.
- Further research may be needed to address identified limitations.
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