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Evaluation of Dentists’ Attitudes Towards Principles of Professional Ethics Publisher Pubmed



Razavi SM1 ; Maleki L1 ; Keshavarzian A2, 3 ; Feizi A4 ; Keshani F1 ; Sobhani Kazemi S5
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  1. 1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Medical Ethics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Medical Ethics & Philosophy of Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: International Dental Journal Published:2023


Abstract

Objective: The aim of this research was to investigate attitudes towards principles of professional ethics (PPE) amongst Iranian dentists working in Isfahan, Iran. Methods: This pilot cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 273 dentists in Isfahan, Iran. A validated, comprehensive questionnaire including principles of respect for patient autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice was used to evaluate dentistry professional ethics aspects. Age, gender, marital status, type of graduate university, level of education, specialised field of study, work experience, workplace, and participation in ethics workshops and courses were registered from participants. Total and domains scores of used questionnaires were calculated and compared across categories of study participants’ characteristics. Results: Mean ± SD age of participants was 35.4 ± 10.7 years, and 57% were female; about 73% graduated from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, and 65% were general dentists. The attitude total score of dentists towards PPE was 133.02 ± 13.16. Mean total score of the questionnaire and its domains was different significantly (P < .05) across categories of level of education, marital status, and passing the ethical courses. Conclusions: The attitude of dentists towards PPE was rated at a good level. However, improvement in attitudes of some specific subgroups such as general dentists and newly graduated ones is needed. Conducting specific workshops about professional ethics and incorporating these principles into university curricula can be beneficial. © 2023 The Authors
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