Knowledge and Attitudes toward Advance Directives among Middle-Aged Women

PurposeThis study investigated knowledge of and attitudes toward advance directives (ADs) among middle-aged women in South Korea, their willingness to write ADs in the future, and the factors related to knowledge of and attitudes toward ADs. MethodsData were collected using a self-administrated ques...

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Published in:Han'guk Hosŭpʻisŭ Wanhwa Uiryo Hakhoe chi = The Korean journal of hospice and palliative care 2021, 24(2), , pp.74-84
Main Authors: Choi, Ji Won, Rhee, Yong Joo
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Language:English
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Summary:PurposeThis study investigated knowledge of and attitudes toward advance directives (ADs) among middle-aged women in South Korea, their willingness to write ADs in the future, and the factors related to knowledge of and attitudes toward ADs. MethodsData were collected using a self-administrated questionnaire completed by 154 middle-aged women aged 50 to 64 from February to March 2020. The questionnaire asked about participants' knowledge of and attitude toward ADs, willingness to write ADs in the future, experiences with life-sustaining treatment within their families, experience making decisions about life-sustaining treatment, and demographic characteristics. ResultsScores for both knowledge of and attitude toward ADs were relatively high. About 60% of participants gave wrong answers when asked if attorneys were required for writing ADs. A higher knowledge score was significantly associated with a higher attitude score (r=0.227, P
ISSN:1229-1285
2765-3072
2287-6189
2765-3080
DOI:10.14475/jhpc.2021.24.2.74