Table 4 Attitude towards bioethics among participants (n = 2143)
Item | Attitude questions | SA n (%) | A n (%) | N n (%) | D n (%) | SD n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A1 | If the diagnosis of the referred patient is unsure better refer to the expert physician | 470 (21.9) | 899 (42) | 7 (0.3) | 706 (32.9) | 61 (2.8) |
A2 | If patients refuse treatment due to beliefs, they should be directed to find another healthcare professional | 1682 (78.5) | 375 (17.5) | 2 (0.1) | 2 (0.1) | 82 (3.8) |
A3 | All official documents relating to patient care need authenticity with the health professional identity particulars duly signed. | 1266 (59.1) | 643 (30) | 174 (8.1) | 7 (0.3) | 53 (2.5) |
A4 | A healthcare professional can legally disclose information to protect the patient from danger | 1189 (55.5 ) | 556 (25.9) | 342 (16) | 3 (0.1) | 53 (2.5) |
A6 | An emotional or sexual relationship with a patient (or with a member of the patient’s family), even with consent, is unethical | 1290( 56.4) | 879 (41) | 9 (0.4) | 5 (0.2) | 41 (1.9) |
A7 | After the successful completion of research, its benefits should be shared to society globally. | 997( 46.5) | 930 (43.4 ) | 11 (0.5) | 171 (8) | 34 (1.6) |
A8 | A male healthcare professional should refuse to examine an uncomfortable female patient without a female attendant. | 709 (33.1) | 1105 (51.6) | 194 (9.1) | 106 (4.9) | 29 (1.4) |
A9 | Multiple tests can be performed to avoid a medical error | 10 (0.5) | 203 (9.5) | 1722 (80.4) | 180 (8.4) | 28 (1.3) |
A10 | The patient needs to be informed about their diagnosis even if they don’t have the requisite knowledge | 659 (30.8) | 1255 (58.6) | 199 (9.3) | 7 (0.3) | 23 (1.1) |
A11 | Ethical conduct is important for avoiding legal action | 1698 (79.2) | 395 (18.4) | 12 (0.6) | 6 (0.3) | 32 (1.5) |
Summary Index of Attitude towards Bioethics | ||||||
 Attitude, positive n (%), 95% CI | 1274 (59.4), 95% CI 57.4, 61.5 | |||||
 Attitude, negative n (%), 95% CI | 869 (40.6), 95% CI 38.3, 42.5 | |||||