Table 1.
Socio-demographic and work-related characteristics of study participants (N = 410)
| Socio-demographic characteristics | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 271 | 66.1 |
| Female | 139 | 33.9 |
| Educational level | ||
| Diploma | 126 | 30.7 |
| BSc degree | 219 | 53.4 |
| MD. doctor | 28 | 6.8 |
| MSc and specialist | 37 | 9.0 |
| Age | ||
| ≤ 24 years | 101 | 24.6 |
| 25–34 years | 254 | 62.0 |
| ≥ 35 years | 55 | 13.4 |
| Religion | ||
| Orthodox | 334 | 81.5 |
| Muslim | 58 | 14.1 |
| Protestant | 15 | 3.7 |
| Othersa | 3 | 0.7 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 274 | 66.8 |
| Marred | 136 | 33.2 |
| Income in Ethiopian Birr | ||
| > 6000 | 306 | 74.6 |
| 3000–6000 | 75 | 18.3 |
| < 3000 | 29 | 7.1 |
| Work experience | ||
| > 5 years | 126 | 30.7 |
| ≤ 5 years | 284 | 69.3 |
| Department | ||
| Physician | 39 | 9.5 |
| Nurse | 196 | 47.8 |
| Pharmacy | 32 | 7.8 |
| Laboratory | 39 | 9.5 |
| Midwifery | 60 | 14.6 |
| Othersb | 44 | 10.7 |
| Direct contact with the patients | ||
| Yes | 385 | 93.9 |
| No | 25 | 6.1 |
| Numbers of the patient served per day | ||
| > 40 | 165 | 40.2 |
| 30–40 | 114 | 27.8 |
| < 30 | 131 | 32.0 |
| Numbers of ethical dilemmas faced daily | ||
| > 2 | 24 | 5.9 |
| ≤ 2 | 386 | 94.1 |
| Training on medical ethics | ||
| Yes | 190 | 46.3 |
| No | 220 | 53.7 |
aCatholic, adventist
bPsychiatry, physiotherapy, anesthesia, optometry, environmental health