Individual characteristics influencing the general population's level of knowledge of end-of-life practices: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Informed end-of-life decision-making requires a high level of death literacy. We still know little about the general population's level of knowledge and its determinants.

Aim

To assess knowledge of the general population regarding the legal status and definitions of various end-of-life practices, and to compare the level of knowledge according to individual characteristics known to influence death literacy.

Design

A self-administered questionnaire featuring two evolving vignettes was used to assess participants' knowledge relating to the legal status of various end-of-life practices and whether these practices are Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD), which is legal in Canada. The questionnaire also assessed participants' individual characteristics such as their exp

SUBMITTER: Tapp D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11770702 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature