"Personal Autonomy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Self-directing freedom and especially moral independence. An ethical principle holds that the autonomy of persons ought to be respected. (Bioethics Thesaurus)
| Descriptor ID |
D026684
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.600 I01.880.604.473.380.500 K01.752.566.479.830.650 N03.706.437.380.500 N05.350.958.650
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Personal Autonomy" by people in Profiles.
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Barr EA, Lambert CC, Picou B, Chandler R, Beach R. Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Position on Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding: Ensuring Equity, Autonomy, Access, and Respect in HIV-Related Infant Feeding Decisions. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2025 Nov-Dec 01; 36(6):690-692.
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Armstrong-Heimsoth A, Hahn-Floyd M, Williamson HJ, Kurka JM, Yoo W, Rodr?guez De Jes?s SA. Former Foster System Youth: Perspectives on Transitional Supports and Programs. J Behav Health Serv Res. 2021 04; 48(2):287-305.
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Richards DK, Pearson MR, Field CA. Profiles of motivations for responsible drinking among college students: A self-determination theory perspective. Addict Behav. 2020 12; 111:106550.
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Sharma MK, Chaturvedi SK, Suma N. Technology use expression of Maslow's hierarchy need. Asian J Psychiatr. 2020 Feb; 48:101895.
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Cheak-Zamora NC, Maurer-Batjer A, Malow BA, Coleman A. Self-determination in young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Autism. 2020 04; 24(3):605-616.
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Wayment HA, McDonald RL. Sharing a Personal Trainer: Personal and Social Benefits of Individualized, Small-Group Training. J Strength Cond Res. 2017 Nov; 31(11):3137-3145.
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Gonzalez K, Ulloa JG, Moreno G, Echeverr?a O, Norris K, Talamantes E. Intensive procedure preferences at the end of life (EOL) in older Latino adults with end stage renal disease (ESRD) on dialysis. BMC Nephrol. 2017 Oct 23; 18(1):319.
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Snyder Sulmasy L, Mueller PS. Ethics and the Legalization of Physician-Assisted Suicide: An American College of Physicians Position Paper. Ann Intern Med. 2017 10 17; 167(8):576-578.
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Harawa NT, Amani B, Rohde Bowers J, Sayles JN, Cunningham W. Understanding interactions of formerly incarcerated HIV-positive men and transgender women with substance use treatment, medical, and criminal justice systems. Int J Drug Policy. 2017 10; 48:63-71.
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Rodriguez LM, Neighbors C, Rinker DV, Tackett JL. Motivational Profiles of Gambling Behavior: Self-determination Theory, Gambling Motives, and Gambling Behavior. J Gambl Stud. 2015 Dec; 31(4):1597-615.