This study explores ethical attitudes among unmarried female students. Despite cultural and societal pressures, the study reveals positive attitudes toward medical ethics principles, highlighting the need for ongoing ethical education in healthcare. The authors address ethical dilemmas inherent in the research, emphasizing the importance of informed consent, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity. They employ a socio-cultural theoretical perspective to contextualize findings within Iran's cultural framework, emphasizing the significance of understanding contextual factors in ethical decision-making. While the study employs a validated questionnaire, limitations include its scope and cultural sensitivity. Overall, the study underscores the importance of fostering an ethical culture in healthcare education and practice to uphold public confidence and maintain high standards of care.

Keywords: Attitudes, Ethical decision making, Ethical awareness, Ethical dilemmas, Medical ethics, Midwifery, Professional ethics, Students.

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