ArticleNursing ethics2025
Nursing students' attitude toward euthanasia following its legalization in Spain.
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- Exploring the public attitudes toward euthanasia legalization in China, especially among individuals with mental disorders: a national cross-sectional study.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2025Article
- Perceptions of good death and attitudes toward dignified death and euthanasia among nursing students in Türkiye: a cross-sectional descriptive-correlational study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- "Healthcare professionals' attitudes towards euthanasia in the Balearic Islands."BMC medical ethics · 2025Article
- Nurses' opinions on euthanasia in Spain: an evaluation using a new version of the EAS.BMC nursing · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundEuthanasia is a controversial practice in many countries. Since Spain's Euthanasia Law came into effect on March 24, 2021, healthcare providers have faced a new challenge since they must inform patients, provide care, accompany them, and implement the law. It also represents a new stumbling block at universities, which must adapt to regulatory changes and educate future professionals accordingly. Little is known about the attitude of nursing students in Spain toward euthanasia since this law was implemented.
objectiveThis study aims to answer the following research questions: What is the attitude of nursing students toward euthanasia? What factors influence this attitude? RESEARCH
designA cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire. PARTICIPANTS AND RESEARCH CONTEXT: The study population comprised all nursing students at a public university in Barcelona ( ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: The university Ethics Committee (CEEAH 6247) approved this study. All participating students signed an informed consent form. Participation was voluntary, and data anonymity and confidentiality were guaranteed.
resultsTwo hundred and forty-four nursing students responded to the questionnaire. The mean total score was 79.64. Participants with religious beliefs presented lower scores, indicating a more negative attitude toward euthanasia. Participants in their second, third, or fourth year of the nursing degree scored higher, demonstrating a more positive attitude.
conclusionsThe attitude of nursing students toward euthanasia was remarkably positive. Working on ethical content during the degree course and clinical practice are factors that help to develop a more positive attitude. In addition, nursing education should encourage professional aspects to prevail over religious beliefs in euthanasia situations.
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