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Allied health students' attitudes toward euthanasia

D E Laken1, S B Dowd

  • 1Respiratory Therapy Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Health-Related Professions 35294-1270, USA.

Journal of Allied Health
|January 8, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This study surveyed allied health students on their views of euthanasia. Findings show a correlation between students

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Health Professions Education
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Euthanasia, encompassing both active and passive forms, is a persistent and contentious subject within contemporary healthcare.
  • Allied health professionals are increasingly likely to confront ethical dilemmas involving potential euthanasia scenarios throughout their careers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey allied health students to ascertain their attitudes towards euthanasia.
  • To investigate the congruence between students' self-reported euthanasia ideology and their behavioral endorsement of euthanasia-related actions.
  • To compare attitudes across different disciplines and educational levels to identify variations in pro- or anti-euthanasia beliefs.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to allied health students.
  • Data collected included self-reported euthanasia ideology and behavioral endorsement of euthanasia actions.
  • Comparative analysis was conducted across disciplines and educational levels.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in attitudes toward euthanasia were observed among different student groups.
  • A notable correlation was identified between students' euthanasia ideology scores and their euthanasia behavioral scores.
  • Variations in pro- or anti-euthanasia beliefs were evident across various disciplines and educational levels.

Conclusions:

  • Student attitudes towards euthanasia vary significantly based on discipline and educational background.
  • There is a significant relationship between a student's ideological stance on euthanasia and their willingness to endorse euthanasia actions.
  • These findings underscore the importance of addressing euthanasia education within allied health curricula.

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