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Khavanin A, Jamshidi F, Moghadampour A, Motamed H. Evaluation of Mutual Respect and Adherence to Professional Ethics in Residents of Major Specialties at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. Clin Exc 2026; 15 (3) :26-38
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Department of Forensic Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Background and purpose: Medical ethics, as a part of professional ethics, seeks to practically implement ethical principles in the health system, including among physicians and medical teams, as well as in ethical decision-making. The present study aimed to assess the level of mutual respect and adherence to professional ethics.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 213 residents of major specialties at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in 2018. Questionnaires were distributed among the residents in a census format, and after explaining the objectives of the study, they were asked to answer the questions carefully. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 22).
Results: Of the 213 residents studied, 124 cases were male, and 89 subjects were female. The mean score of mutual respect was slightly higher in females than males, and the score of professional ethics was higher in males. Moreover, 135 subjects were married, and 78 participants were single, with the scores of mutual respect and professional ethics being higher in married physicians. The participants included 66 internal medicine residents, 47 obstetrics and gynecology residents, 48 pediatric residents, and 26 emergency medicine residents. The highest score of mutual respect was recorded in emergency medicine residents, and the highest score of professional ethics pertained to obstetrics and gynecology residents. In addition, the scores of mutual respect and professional ethics were higher in residents with blood type A-.
Conclusion: Designing educational interventions to strengthen professional ethics and mutual respect among residents, particularly in specialties with lower scores, appears essential. Furthermore, as ethical role models, professors can play a key role in enhancing residents' mutual respect and professional ethics. Integrating proactive teaching, emotional support, and ongoing assessment can establish a setting where respect and professional ethics are consistently nurtured.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 213 residents of major specialties at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in 2018. Questionnaires were distributed among the residents in a census format, and after explaining the objectives of the study, they were asked to answer the questions carefully. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 22).
Results: Of the 213 residents studied, 124 cases were male, and 89 subjects were female. The mean score of mutual respect was slightly higher in females than males, and the score of professional ethics was higher in males. Moreover, 135 subjects were married, and 78 participants were single, with the scores of mutual respect and professional ethics being higher in married physicians. The participants included 66 internal medicine residents, 47 obstetrics and gynecology residents, 48 pediatric residents, and 26 emergency medicine residents. The highest score of mutual respect was recorded in emergency medicine residents, and the highest score of professional ethics pertained to obstetrics and gynecology residents. In addition, the scores of mutual respect and professional ethics were higher in residents with blood type A-.
Conclusion: Designing educational interventions to strengthen professional ethics and mutual respect among residents, particularly in specialties with lower scores, appears essential. Furthermore, as ethical role models, professors can play a key role in enhancing residents' mutual respect and professional ethics. Integrating proactive teaching, emotional support, and ongoing assessment can establish a setting where respect and professional ethics are consistently nurtured.
Keywords: Ethical Decision-making, Health System, Medical Ethics, Mutual Respect, Professional Ethics.
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Received: 2025/02/22 | Accepted: 2025/12/19 | Published: 2025/12/19
Received: 2025/02/22 | Accepted: 2025/12/19 | Published: 2025/12/19
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