In:
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, SAGE Publications, Vol. 27, No. 5 ( 2010-08), p. 320-324
Abstract:
This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale (EAS) in Hong Kong medical doctors. A total of 107 medical doctors (61.7% men) participated in a survey at clinical settings in 2008. The 21-item EAS was used to assess their attitudes toward euthanasia. The mean (standard deviation) and median of the EAS were 63.60 (60.31) and 63.00. Total EAS scores correlated well with ‘‘Ethical Considerations,’’ ‘‘Practical Considerations,’’ and ‘‘Treasuring Life’’ (Spearman ρ =.37-.96, P 〈 .001) but not ‘‘Naturalistic Beliefs.’’ The construct validity of the 3-factor model was appropriate (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin [KMO] value = 0.90) and showed high internal consistency (Cronbach α =.79-.92). Euthanasia Attitude Scale may be a reliable and valid measure for assessing the attitudes toward euthanasia in medical professionals.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1049-9091
,
1938-2715
DOI:
10.1177/1049909109358407
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2010
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2236674-X
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