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  • 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.