Evaluation of Professional Behavior among Dental Students: A Case Study on Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Yazd and Qom University of Medical Sciences in Qom, Iran

Abstract

Introductionrofessional behavior is defined as the ability of meeting the ethical expectations of patients. These expectations are based on patients' welfare, independence, and social justice. This type of behavior is determined by commitment to professional duties, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity toward patient community (1).One of the main duties of medical universities is to prepare students to comply with professional standards (2). Similar to any other profession, dentistry requires a moral responsibility that is the duty of each dentist and in accordance with his/her obligations under the law (3). Professional behavior emerges during the college years and internship program (4).

Assessing Moral Skills in General and Post-Graduate Dental Students in the Southeast of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…Also, there was no significant difference between male and female students regarding moral skills. This is consistent with Razeghi et al [15], Gorter and Eijkman [25], and Jafari Nadoushan et al [16].…”

“…Single students had significantly higher moral sensitivity, which agrees with Razeghi et al [15], especially in the domain of moral courage. In contrast, Jafari Nadoushan et al [16] and Gorjidooz and Greenman [27] reported no significant relationship between behavioral skills and marital status.…”

“…The level of moral skills in students significantly correlates with some components of their emotional intelligence, even though no significant relationship was found between demographic factors and their moral skills [15]. Nadoushan et al [16] reported that the level of professional moral skills of dentistry students significantly correlates to their interest in dentistry. Afshar et al [17] suggested that among the four ethical domains -moral sensitivity, moral reasoning, moral integrity and moral courage, moral sensitivity showed a higher level than other domains.…”