Factors related to implementation of nursing care ethical principles in Indonesia

• Main Authors: Ilkafah Ilkafah (Author), Anestesia Pangestu Mei Tyas (Author), Joni Haryanto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 10.4081/jphr.2021.2211; 2279-9028; 2279-9036
• Keywords: Caring; ethical principles; nurses; nursing care; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270
• Source: Journal of Public Health Research, Vol 10, Iss 2 (2021)

Background: The implementation of ethical principles is crucial in carrying out nursing care, since it is part of the 12 basic competencies, that should be possessed by a nurse. This study aims to analyze the factors associated with the implementation of nurses' ethical principles. Design and Methods: This study used a quantitative research design, with a cross-sectional approach. The participants consisted of 389 nurses, working in the medical ward of the hospitals, in Indonesia. Data were analyzed using the bivariate analysis, t-test, ANOVA and multiple linear regression test. Results: There were no significant relationships between the demographic factors and the ethical behaviour. There was a relationship between caring behaviour and the application of ethical principles (p=0.000, and a correlation coefficient of 0.602). Conclusion: Nurse ethical behaviour was improved, by increasing their caring attitude.