Table 8 Bivariable and multivariable analyses for factors associated with the practice of code of ethics among health professionals (n = 613)
Variables | Categories | The Practice of code of ethics (n = 613) | COR with 95% CI | AOR with 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Good | Poor | ||||
Knowledge | Good | 206 (33.6) | 186 (30.3) | 1.952 [1.392–2.738] | 1.951 [1.374–2.770]** |
Poor | 80 (13) | 141 (23) | 1 | 1 | |
Attitude | Favorable | 164 (26.7) | 155 (25.3) | 1.492 [1.084–2.053] | 1.547 [1.106–2.163]* |
Unfavorable | 122 (19.9) | 172 (28) | 1 | 1 | |
Income (Ethiopian Birr) | < 5000 | 30 (4.9) | 16 (2.6) | 2.176 [1.150–4.116] | 1.836 [.932–3.615] |
5000–7000 | 69 (11.3) | 94 (15.3) | 0.852 [0.590–1.230] | .820 [0.540–1.246] | |
> 7000 | 187 (30.5) | 217 (35.4) | 1 | 1 | |
Work experience | < 4 years | 104 (17) | 89 (14.5) | 1.467 [0.983–2.190] | 1.483 [.959–2.294] |
4–8 years | 96 (15.7) | 130 (21.2) | 0.927 [0.630–1.366] | 0.933 [.600–1.452] | |
> 8 years | 86 (14) | 108 (17.6) | 1 | 1 | |
Job Satisfaction | Satisfied | 165 (26.9) | 152 (24.7) | 1.570 [1.140–2.162] | 1.453 [1.037–2.036]* |
Un satisfied | 121(19.7) | 175 (28.4) | 1 | 1 | |
People Expected Strictly Follow Professional Standard | Yes | 205 (33.4) | 203 (33.1) | 1.546 [1.100–2.173] | 1.417 [0.989–2.030] |
No | 81 (13.2) | 124 (20.2) | 1 | 1 | |
Relationship With Manager Negatively Influenced Practice | Yes | 196 (32.0) | 247 (40.3%) | 0.705 [0.495–1.006] | 0.725 [0.491–1.070] |
No | 90 (14.7) | 80(13.0) | 1 | 1 | |
Promotion Decision Considering Ethical Practice | Yes | 146 (23.8) | 169 (27.6) | 0.975 [0.710–1.339] | 1.137 [0.796–1.624] |
No | 140 (22.8) | 158 (25.8) | 1 | 1 | |
Accused regarding Ethical Issue | Yes | 54 (8.8) | 93 (15.2) | 0.586 [0.400–0858] | 0.635 [.426–0.948] |
No | 232 (37.8) | 234 (38.2) | 1 | 1 | |