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Our surveys were based on the Deaconess Informed Comprehension Test, which is a validated survey to assess generalised knowledge of informed consent [ 10].
Chi-squared tests were used to test for statistical significance in terms of general knowledge of informed consent laws and regulations across all specialities.
This study shows that though doctors had general knowledge of informed consent requirements, execution in practice was inadequate, with deficiency in knowledge of basic local laws and regulations.
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This highlighted the fact that knowledge and practice of informed consent were not well appreciated.
There was a big variation among respondents as to when consent should be sought (Table 2) indicating a discrepancy in the knowledge and practice of informed consent by surgeons.
The participants were also surveyed in relation to their self-assessment of the knowledge of the process of informed consent, and their opinions and suggestions on related issues.
It also is interesting, however, to balance the importance of informed consent, acquisition of knowledge, and study-related risks or burdens.
To our knowledge, a few studies have explored the quality of informed consent in resource-limited settings [ 3, 19- 23].
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