Do Socioeconomic Factors Influence Knowledge, Attitudes, and Representations of End-of-Life Practices? A Cross-Sectional Study.
Anouk BérubéD TappS DupéréA PlaisanceG BravoJ DownarV CouturePublished in: Journal of palliative care (2022)
People living with situational social and economic vulnerabilities face multiple barriers in accessing health care. While they may have poorer knowledge about EOL practices, they have a positive attitude towards medical assistance in dying and assisted suicide, and a negative attitude towards continuous palliative sedation. This highlights the need for future research and interventions aimed at empowering this population and enhancing their access to EOL care.