Table 1.

Patients' Attitude towards Medical Students' Involvement in Health Care in TASH, Ethiopia, 2010 (N= 392).

Questions/Statements	Yes		No
	Freq.	%	Freq.	%
Do you believe you have the right to refuse students involvement in your care?	190	48.5	202	51.1
Do you object to the presence of students during your physical examinations?	114	29.1	278	70.9
Do you object if the student only asks you questions?	89	33.7	303	77.3
Does general appearance and manner of a student affect your co-operation with them?	381	81.1	74	18.9
Do you object if the student examines you?	177	45.2	215	54.8
Do you prefer to be informed in advance that a medical student will be present during your clinical examination?	242	61.7	150	38.3
Do you prefer that the student be of your gender?	114	29.1	278	70.9
Do you feel difficulties in discussing your personnel history with student?	296	75.5	96	24.5
Do you feel embarrassed when doctor examines your genitalia in front of students?	115	29.3	277	70.7
Do you feel humiliated if you are asked questions about alcohol intake and extra marital sexual activities?	46	11.7	346	88.3
Do you cooperate with medical and nurse students as you cooperate with your physician and nurse?	282	71.9	110	28.1
Is your cooperation with medical and nurse students affected by your health status?	319	81.4	73	18.6
Do you feel uncomfortable if students come to you to care for you?	101	25.8	291	74.2