Table 3. Knowledge and attitude of code of ethics among medical doctors in Addis Ababa, 2017 (n = 500).
| Variables | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Knowledge about existence of Code of Ethics |
||
| Yes | 375 | 75.0 |
| No | 125 | 25.0 |
| Knowledge about existence of FHPEC | ||
| Yes | 283 | 56.6 |
| No | 217 | 43.4 |
| Knowledge about powers & duties of FHPEC (n = 283) | ||
| Yes | 97 | 34.3 |
| No | 186 | 65.7 |
| Knowledge of code of ethics | ||
| Knowledgeable | 378 | 75.6 |
| Not knowledgeable | 122 | 24.4 |
| Attitude of code of ethics | ||
| Favorable attitude | 303 | 60.6 |
| Unfavorable attitude | 197 | 39.4 |