The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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The attitude of paramedic students toward death with dignity based on perception of death and awareness of biomedical ethics

응급구조학과 학생의 죽음인식, 생명의료윤리의식에 따른 존엄사에 대한 태도

  • Sohyun Kang (Department of Paramedicine, Konyang University) ;
  • Byounggil Yoon (Department of Paramedicine, Konyang University) ;
  • Junghee Park (Department of Paramedicine, Konyang University) ;
  • Yongseok Kim (Department of Paramedicine, Konyang University) ;
  • Chaeung Lee (Department of Paramedicine, Konyang University)
  • 강소현 (건양대학교 응급구조학과 ) ;
  • 윤병길 (건양대학교 응급구조학과 ) ;
  • 박정희 (건양대학교 응급구조학과 ) ;
  • 김용석 (건양대학교 응급구조학과 ) ;
  • 이채웅 (건양대학교 응급구조학과 )
  • Received : 2024.06.30
  • Accepted : 2024.08.13
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to examine paramedic students' attitudes towards death with dignity and identify the factors that influence their attitudes toward death with dignity. Methods: The study was conducted with 288 paramedic students in Districts C and D from April 13 to May 4, 2024. The questionnaire was self-reported and collected by sending a URL to those who agreed to participate. Results: The mean scores for the variables were 3.03 for perception of death, 2.92 for awareness of biomedical ethics, and 3.16 for attitude toward death with dignity. Positive correlations were observed between the perception of death and awareness of biomedical ethics(r=.172, p=.004). Negative correlations were observed between the perception of death and attitudes toward death and dignity(r=-.289, p<.001). The factor that most influenced the attitude toward death with dignity was the perception of death(𝛽=-.219, p<.001). Conclusion: Biomedical ethics education suitable for the job is needed to promote a positive attitude toward death with dignity by promoting a positive perception of death and improving awareness of biomedical ethics.

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