Clinical ethical practice and associated factors in healthcare facilities in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical ethical practice (CEP) is required for healthcare workers (HCWs) to improve health-care delivery. However, there are gaps between accepted ethical standards and CEP in Ethiopia. There have been limited studies conducted on CEP in the country. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the magnitude and associated factors of CEP among healthcare workers in healthcare facilities in Ethiopia.

Method

From February to April 2021, a mixed-method study was conducted in 24 health facilities, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative (survey questionnaire) and qualitative (semi-structured interviews) data were collected. For quantitative and qualitative data analysis, Stata version 14 and Atlas.ti version 7 were utilized. Multiple logistic regress

SUBMITTER: Tafesse N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9206399 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature