Should male doctors in Sri Lanka wear a necktie to be recognized and respected? | Zendy

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Should male doctors in Sri Lanka wear a necktie to be recognized and respected?

Author(s) -

Prabath K Abeysundara,

Nilanga Nishad,

Karthiha Balendran,

M.V.A.G.U. Pabasara,

Poornima K Bandara,

Narmada M Perera,

Heshani De Silva,

Shamila De Silva,

Maheswaran Umakanth,

P.S. Wijesinghe

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

the journal of infection in developing countries

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.322

H-Index - 49

eISSN - 2036-6590

pISSN - 1972-2680

DOI - 10.3855/jidc.11211

Subject(s) - sri lanka , medicine , family medicine , interview , questionnaire , clothing , trustworthiness , medical emergency , psychology , tanzania , history , social psychology , social science , environmental science , archaeology , environmental planning , sociology , political science , law

European cultural norms have influenced physicians' attire in Sri Lanka. The necktie is one such item of clothing which is worn to be recognized and respected as professionals. This study was carried out to assess the perceptions of doctors and patients towards male doctors wearing neckties while providing patient care.

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