Table 5.

Profession-related characteristics of health professionals in Central Gondar Zone public health Hospitals in 2021 (n = 613)

Variables	Frequency (n)	Percentage (%)
Happiness with current profession
Yes	515	84
No	98	16
Was it first choice of your profession?
Yes	549	89.6
No	64	10.4
Advising of others to pursue your profession
Yes	496	80.9
No	117	19.1
Source of information for code of ethics
University/college	486	79.3
Other*	127	20.7
Know the presence of ethics committee
Yes	425	69.3
No	188	30.7
The function of the ethics committee
Correction measure	207	48.7
Punishment	34	8.0
Advise	173	40.7
Training	11	2.6
Curriculum adequacy in the University/college
Yes adequate	97	15.8
Not adequate	507	82.7
I don't remember	9	1.5
Facing ethical problems in his/her experience
Yes	413	67.4
No	200	32.6
Perceived reason for unethical Practice
Workload	338	38.8
Negligence	66	10.8
Lack of Knowledge	56	9.1
Insufficient salary	253	41.3
Accused regarding an ethical issue
Yes	147	24
No	466	76
Encountered ethical dilemma
Yes	367	59.9
No	246	40.1
Common ethical dilemma
Religious issue	6	1.6
Improper discharge	116	31.6
Truth-telling	229	62.4
End-of-life issue	16	4.4
Promotion decision considering an ethical practice
Yes	315	51.4
No	298	48.6
Relationships with managers negatively influence ethical Practice
Yes	443	72.3
No	170	27.7
Administrators communicate ethics as a priority
Yes	162	26.4
No	451	73.6
Frequent colleagues conflict
Yes	172	28.1
No	441	71.9
Harassment from Patient
Yes	279	45.5
No	334	54.5
Receiving a gift from a patient
Yes	39	6.4
No	574	93.6
Have you ever used substance
Yes	170	27.7
No	443	72.3
Type of substance
Alcohol	49	28.8
Khat	82	48.2
Cigarette	22	12.9
Drug	17	10.1
Satisfaction with your job
Satisfied	317	51.7
Unsatisfied	296	48.3

*Training, mass media, peers