Factors associated with the rejection of active euthanasia: a survey among the general public in Austria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent decades, the general public has become increasingly receptive toward a legislation that allows active voluntary euthanasia (AVE). The purpose of this study was to survey the current attitude towards AVE within the Austrian population and to identify explanatory factors in the areas of socio-demographics, personal experiences with care, and ideological orientation. A further objective was to examine differences depending on the type of problem formulation (abstract vs. situational) for the purpose of measuring attitude.

Methods

A representative cross-sectional study was conducted across the Austrian population. Data were acquired from 1,000 individuals aged 16 years and over based on telephone interviews (CATI). For the purpose of measuring attitude towar

SUBMITTER: Stronegger WJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3750397 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature