Table 2 Attitudes of medical postgraduates toward research ethics

Research ethics should be taught as a mandatory module in postgraduate studies.

314

(61.1)

174

(33.8)

17

(3.3)

9

(1.8)

0

(0)

All researchers should be trained in research ethics.

320

(62.3)

175

(34.0)

15

(2.9)

4

(0.8)

0

(0)

There is a need for more emphasis on research ethics in conducting research involving human subjects.

344

(66.9)

155

(30.2)

14

(2.7)

1

(0.2)

0

(0)

When involving our patients in research that presents more than minimal risk, we must seek informed consent from each patient.

330

(64.2)

164

(31.9)

17

(3.3)

3

(0.6)

0

(0)

When obtaining data from research subjects, measures should be taken to prevent accidental disclosure of data.

352

(68.5)

146

(28.4)

10

(1.9)

6

(1.2)

0

(0)

If a blood sample is being obtained for clinical laboratory tests and an investigator would like to use some of this blood for a research study, it is not necessary to obtain informed consent from the patient regarding the research study.

102

(19.8)

81

(15.9)

48

(9.3)

142

(27.6)

141

(27.4)

When conducting clinical research, patients should not be told about potential risks; otherwise, they may not agree to participate in the study.

95

(18.5)

62

(12.1)

13

(2.5)

136

(26.5)

208

(40.4)

It is acceptable sometimes to fabricate some of the data or results to improve the outcome of the research as long as there is no harm to patients.

86

(16.7)

55

(10.7)

16

(3.1)

102

(19.9)

255

(49.6)

It is difficult to get a study published if the researcher does not follow the ethical guidelines.

278

(54.1)

167

(32.5)

21

(4.1)

23

(4.5)

25

(4.8)