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Table 4 Univariate and multivariate regression analysis of health professionals’ adherence to patients’ rights, as perceived by patients, based on hospital type

From: Exploring patients’ rights awareness and implementations amongst hospitalized patients in Northern Palestine: insights from a local perspective

Statement

Total

Governmental

n (%)

Non-governmental

n (%)

P value

P value (FDR correction)

aOR*

(95% CI)

aP value

aP value (FDR correction)

The healthcare providers provided care respectfully

375 (93.7%)

282 (93.0%)

93 (97.0%)

0.147

0.200

2.0 (0.58 − 7.3)

0.268

0.335

Receive treatment and medical services without discrimination based on age, color, religion, or sex

366 (91.5%)

276 (91.0%)

90 (94.0%)

0.365

0.391

1.3 (0.52 − 3.5)

0.552

0.591

Permission was asked before the physical examination?

345 (86.2%)

257 (84.5%)

88 (92.0%)

0.077

0.116

2.1 (0.91 − 4.8)

0.082

0.123

Patient’s privacy was protected during the physical examination

330 (82.5%)

243 (80.0%)

87 (90.6%)

0.016

0.028

2.6 (1.2–5.7)

0.017

0.036

An informed consent form was signed before treatment

331 (82.75%)

248 (81.6%)

83 (84.6%)

0.270

0.338

1.6 (0.78 − 3.1)

0.215

0.293

Functional bathing and toilet facilities, as well as any necessary personal items were available

292 (73%)

204 (67.0%)

88 (91.6%)

< 0.001

< 0.001

5.7 (2.6–12.6)

< 0.001

< 0.001

A storage space for personal material was provided

290 (72.5%)

201 (66.1%)

89 (92.7%)

< 0.001

< 0.001

6.4 (2.8–14.8)

< 0.001

< 0.001

Information about the recommended procedure, the associated risks, and any alternatives were given before treatment

273 (68.2%)

198 (65.1%)

75 (78.1%)

0.017

0.028

1.9 (1.1–3.2)

0.031

0.048

An explanation of the physical examination was given

269 (67.25%)

194 (63.8%)

75 (78.0%)

0.009

0.023

2.1 (1.2–3.7)

0.010

0.025

The financial costs of services and procedures were explained

255 (63.7%)

184 (60.5%)

71 (73.9%)

0.017

0.028

1.8 (1.1–3.1)

0.039

0.049

An explanation of the available alternatives was given before finalizing the treatment plan

232 (58%)

163 (53.6%)

69 (71.9%)

0.002

0.006

2.2 (1.3–3.7)

0.004

0.012

The healthcare providers introduced themselves by name and explained their function while showing their ID?

159 (39.7%)

102 (34.0%)

57 (59.4%)

< 0.001

< 0.001

3.0 (1.8-5.0)

< 0.001

< 0.001

The option to appoint a healthcare proxy who would speak on behalf of the patient regarding the right treatment was given

146 (36.5%)

108 (35.5%)

38 (39.6%)

0.472

0.472

1.1 (0.65 − 1.9)

0.718

0.718

A summary of the patient rights given

86 (21.5%)

62 (20.4%)

24 (25.0%)

0.338

0.390

1.3 (0.74 − 2.4)

0.329

0.380

The process of submitting a complaint regarding any concerns related to confidentiality or the quality of health care was explained

74 (18.5%)

41 (13.5%)

33 (34.4%)

< 0.001

< 0.001

4.2 (2.3–7.6)

< 0.001

< 0.001

  1. *Adjusted to gender, age, marital status, educational level, occupation, insurance status, and previous admissions