SURVEY REGARDING KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE & PRACTICE TOWARDS MEDICAL ETHICS AMONG REMOTELY LOCATED HEALTH PRACTITIONERS IN UTTARAKHAND
Authors: Dr. Prerna Singh, Dr. Vikram Singh Dhapola*, Dr. Maulik Vyas, Dr.Vishal Kashyap, Dr. Richa Niranjan
Publication Date: 2026/08/16
DOI: 10.59551/DOI: 10.59551/IJHMP/25832069/2026.7.2.129
Abstract
<p>Aim: To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to medical ethics among medical trainees working in a hilly and remote region of Uttarakhand, India.</p>
<p>Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted from May to November 2025 among junior residents, postgraduate residents, and interns at VCSGGIMS&R, Srinagar, Uttarakhand. A purposive sampling technique was used. Of 200 eligible participants, 118 completed a Google-based survey after providing oral consent. Responses were analyzed descriptively, and chi-square goodness-of-fit and association tests were performed to evaluate response patterns.</p>
<p>Results: The majority of participants demonstrated positive knowledge and attitudes toward medical ethics. Nearly all respondents agreed that ethics teaching is important (97.4%) and that formal ethics education is essential for quality patient care (93.2%). Strong agreement was also observed regarding respect for human life (93.2%), maintaining patient confidentiality (93.1%), continuous professional development (94.8%), and adherence to core ethical values (94.8%). All questionnaire items showed statistically significant response distributions (p < 0.05), while several ethical domains demonstrated highly significant associations (p < 0.001), indicating consistent ethical perceptions among participants.</p>
<p>Conclusion: Healthcare trainees in this remote region exhibited a high level of awareness and positive attitudes toward medical ethics. Continued reinforcement through structured ethics education, workshops, and regular training is recommended to further strengthen ethical decision-making and professional conduct in clinical practice.</p>
<p>KEYWORDS: Medical Ethics, Knowledge, Healthcare Trainees, Ethics Education. </p>
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