Unprofessional Behavior Among House Officers in Pakistan's Public and Private Hospitals: Prevalence, Perceptions, and Participation.

Background: Professionalism in healthcare is crucial for maintaining patient trust and delivering high-quality care. Unprofessional behaviors among house officers (recent medical graduates undergoing training) raise concerns about their impact on healthcare outcomes. This study aims to assess the prevalence and perceptions of unprofessional behavior, as well as participation in it, among house officers in both public and private hospitals in Pakistan.